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INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Indian Economy
Narendra Modi UNGA address Single-use plastic-global warming to terrorism-peace
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the UN General Assembly referring to schemes implemented by his government amp projects that his administration plans to undertake It includes protecting the climate fighting terrorism maintaining global peace and helping the marginalized PM spoke about the initiatives undertaken to improve health in the country and major drive to end the use of single-use plastic
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httpswwwindiatodayinindiastorynarendra-modi-
united-nations-general-assembly-address-highlights-
1604006-2019-09-27
PM Narendra Modi receives Global Goalkeeper Award for Swachh Bharat Mission dedicates it to Indians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the 2019 Global Goalkeeper Award for Swachh Bharat Mission from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Narendra Modi dedicated this award to the 130 crore Indians who transformed the Swachh Bharat campaign into a peoples movement
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httpswwwlivemintcomnewsindiapm-narendra-modi-
receives-global-goalkeeper-award-for-swachh-bharat-
mission-dedicates-it-to-130-cr-indians-
1569377162898html
Consulate General of India
Perth
INDIA BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 2019
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Weve capability courage and conditions to achieve target $5 trillion economy PM Modi
Speaking at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum held in New York Modi said that India has the capability courage amp conditions that are required to achieve the target of $5 trillion economy The Prime Minister added that $1 trillion has been added to economy in 5 years and the target is to make the country a $5 trillion economy by 2024-25
Read More
httpstimesofindiaindiatimescombusinessindia-
businesswe-have-the-capability-courage-and-conditions-
to-achieve-the-target-of-5-trillion-economy-pm-
modiarticleshow71296816cms
FDI jumps 28 to $16 billion in Q1FY20
Foreign direct investment into India grew by 28 per cent to USD 1633 billion during the first quarter of the current fiscal according to government data Sectors which attracted maximum foreign inflows during April-June 2019-20 include services (USD 28 billion) computer software and hardware (USD 224 billion) telecommunications (USD 422 billion) and trading (USD 113 billion)
Read More
httpseconomictimesindiatimescommarketsstocksnew
sfdi-jumps-28-to-16-billion-in-
q1fy20articleshow70991881cmsfrom=mdr
Indias corporate tax rate is now among the lowest globally
India is now among the countries that have a low corporate tax rate Indiarsquos statutory rate for corporate tax is 22 per cent now Manufacturing companies incorporated after 1 October 2019 will have the benefit of an even lower rate of 15 per cent (effective tax rate of 1701 per cent)
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomyindias-
corporate-tax-rate-is-now-among-the-lowest-
globallyarticle29468566ece
Mergers and Acquisitions activity records 70 growth in 2018 Study
Mergers and Acquisitions (MampA) activities in India has been buoyant from 2015 to 2019 with a steady pipeline of more than 3600 deals with an aggregate value of more than $310 billion according to a study
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomcompaniesmergers
-and-acquisitions-activity-records-70-growth-in-2018-
studyarticle29520189ece
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
PEVC investments climb to an all-time high of $367 bn in January-August
Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments into India touched an all-time high of $367 billion in the first eight months of 2019 surpassing the previous record of $365 billion in 2018 according to a report by the Indian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association and consulting firm EY
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomcompaniesstart-upspe-vc-
investments-climb-to-an-all-time-high-of-36-7-bn-in-
january-august-1568135719273html
Indian diaspora at 175 million is the largest in the world says UN study
The count of the Indian disapora has increased 10 from 159 million in 2015 making it the largest in the world according to the UNrsquos International Migrant Stock 2019 The United Arab Emirates was the top destination of Indian migrants followed by the US Saudi Arabia Pakistan and Oman
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomnewsindiaindian-diaspora-at-
17-5-million-is-the-largest-in-the-world-says-un-study-
1568875186472html
Healthcare
Universal Health for all a disease-free India and global standards of excellence in healthcare is our aim for a new India
Universal Health for all a disease-free India and global standards of excellence in healthcare is our aim for a new India announced the Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan at the 72nd World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia
Read More
httpsswachhindiandtvcomdisease-free-india-health-
minister-harsh-vardhan-who-regional-meet-37672
India to contribute $22 million to Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria
India has announced a contribution of $22 million to the Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria (GFTAM) for the 6th replenishment cycle (2020-22) The Global Fund is a partnership designed to accelerate the end of AIDS tuberculosis and malaria As an international organization the Global Fund mobilizes and invests more than $4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in more than 100 countries
Read More
httpsindianexpresscomarticleindiaindia-to-contribute-
22-million-to-global-fund-for-aids-tb-and-malaria-
5964091
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Sectors Companies
Centre to invest US$ 357 billion in fisheries
in 3-5 years
As part of the ambitious Blue Revolution project the Union government has lined up ₹25000
crore to invest in different segments of the
fisheries sector in the next three to five years
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecommarketscommoditi
escentre-to-invest-25000-cr-in-fisheries-in-3-5-
yearsarticle29329285ece
With more than 7000 start-ups Delhi-NCR
emerges as Indias unicorn hub
Delhi-NCR has over 7000 start-ups 10
Unicorns and a cumulative valuation of US$50
billion Delhi-NCR will become one of the Top 5 Global Start-up hubs with 12000 start-ups 30
unicorns and cumulative valuation of about US$150 billion by 2025 Bengaluru has US$ 32-
37 bn Mumbai has US$ 10-12 bn
Read More
httpswwwbusinesstodayincurrentcorporatedelhi-ncr-
is-a-bigger-start-up-hubstory378304html
Warburg Pincus may buy Andhra Banks
205 stake in IndiaFirst says report
Warburg Pincus is in talks to buy a 205 per cent
stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance from Andhra Bank Andhra Bank is looking to sell a partial
stake in the companyrdquo a person familiar with the deal was quoted as saying in the report The deal
if finalized will help Andhra Bank earn up to Rs 700 crore (US$ 10016 million) said sources who
were quoted in the report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompanieswarburg-pincus-may-buy-
andhra-bank-s-20-5-stake-in-indiafirst-says-report-
119091600419_1html
Mother Dairy to recycle 832 tonnes of plastic
by March 2020
Mother Dairy a leading milk supplier in Delhi-
NCR said it will recycle 832 tonnes of plastic by March next year as part of its efforts to protect
environment Mother Dairy with the help of a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) has
collected and recycled around 1073 tonnes of
plastic waste till May 2019
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsmother-dairy-to-recycle-832-
tonnes-of-plastic-by-march-2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
OYO raises $1 bn from investors led by
Softbank firm now valued at $5 bn
Indian hospitality start-up OYO has raised a
massive $1 billion (Rs 7263 billion) from four
existing investors led by SoftBank The latest fundraising is estimated to value OYO which
operates in the budget hospitality space at around $5 billion (Rs 363 billion) a five-fold
increase since September last year when the last funding round took place OYO was not even a
unicorn (a start-up valued at $1 billion and
above) before this funding round
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlecompaniesoyo-
raises-1-bn-from-investors-led-by-softbank-start-up-
valued-at-5-bn-118092500381_1html
12 Indian companies in Sustainability Index
of Dow
A dozen Indian companies have made it to the
Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2019 up
from 10 firms last year The DJSI assesses companies on corporate governance
environmental and social performance and sustainable business practices The companies
include Mahindra amp Mahindra Tata Motors Glenmark Havells India MampM Financial
services Godrej Consumer Products Hindalco Industries Tata Steel Infosys Tech Mahindra
and Wipro made it to the DJSI Emerging Markets
2019 Index
Read More
httpstimesofindiaindiatimescombusinessindia-
businessdow-jones-sustainability-index-now-has-12-desi-
cosarticleshow71301447cms
Lockheed to begin supplying F-16 wings from
Indian plant in 2020
Lockheed is bidding for a contract estimated at
more than $15 billion to supply the Indian Air Force with 114 combat planes and has offered to
shift its F-16 production line from the United States to India It plans to build an upgraded
version of the aircraft which it calls F-21 The
wings of all future F-16s that the company will sell worldwide will be produced in a joint venture
with Indiarsquos Tata Advanced Systems in the
southern city of Hyderabad
Read More
httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-lockheed-
indialockheed-to-begin-supplying-f-16-wings-from-
indian-plant-in-2020-idUSKBN1WB1W5
OnePlus expects to start manufacturing TVs
in India by early next year
OnePlus is currently in discussions for
partnering an OEM for local manufacturing in India India is the first market where OnePlus is
bringing its smart television
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomtechnologytech-newsoneplus-
expects-to-start-manufacturing-tvs-in-india-by-early-next-
year-1569547430983html
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Automobile
Hyundai plans to boost digital presence in
India to tap new age customers
South Korean auto major Hyundai is looking to
enhance digital presence in India so that its online channel can function as a key customer
acquisition point while running parallel to its
existing offline sales network
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storieshyundai-to-rev-up-digital-presence-to-tap-new-age-
customers-119090100371_1html
Honda Cars ties up with Orix to launch car
leasing service in India
Honda Cars India Ltd signed a lease with car renting company Orix with many benefits to
customers like comprehensive insurance plans maintenance packages tax management and
curated rentals
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httpswwwnews18comnewsautohonda-cars-india-
announces-tie-up-with-orix-for-car-leasing-services-
2305265html
Retail
V-Mart to hire 2000 people invest US$ 164
million for 60 new stores in FY20
Value fashion and lifestyle products retailer V-Mart Retail would hire 2000 people and invest
Rs 115 crore this fiscal to expand its footprint The retailer which mainly operates in tier-II and
III cities plans to add around 60 stores this
fiscal taking its total count to 275
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlecompaniesv-
mart-to-hire-2-000-people-invest-rs-115-crore-for-60-new-
stores-in-fy20-119090100287_1html
Biyanis FSC to invest Rs 1000 crore to boost
supply chain management
Future Supply Chain Solutions (FSC) promoted by Kishor Biyanis Future Enterprise Ltd has
chalked out a capital expenditure of Rs 1000 crore to ramp up its capacity to improve its third-
party logistics services to existing and new clients With this investment FSC Indias
leading organised third-party supply chain and logistics service provider plans to create India
Food Grid (IFG) a network of 38 integrated food
distribution centres providing pan India reach
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesbiyani-s-fsc-to-invest-rs-
1-000-cr-to-boost-supply-chain-management-
119090300291_1html
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Renewables
PM Modi vows to more than double Indias
non-fossil fuel target to 450 GW
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on gave a clarion call for a global peoples movement to bring
about a behavioural change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to
more than double Indias non-fossil fuel target to
450 gigawatts (GW) The time for talking is over The world needs to act now PM Modi asserted
193 solar panels were installed by India on UNs
rooftop
Read More
httpswwwindiatodayinindiastorypm-modi-vows-
more-double-india-non-fossil-fuel-target-450-gw-
1602422-2019-09-24
India 6th-Largest Investor in Renewable
Energy Study
With investments of $90 billion in renewable
energy over the last decade India is placed sixth in the list of countries that have made the most
investments in clean energy says a new study China US Japan Germany and UK are the top
five countries NTPC - the countryrsquos largest power
producer is planning to install two 5000MW ultra mega solar parks in Gujarat and Rajasthan
The locations have been identified the land acquisition process is set to begin soon while
bids from investors will be called for in March
2020
Read More
httpsweathercomen-INindianewsnews2019-09-05-
solar-park-investment-india-renewable-energy
Telangana to have 5 GW solar power capacity
by 2020
Telangana is on course to achieving 5 Giga Watts
(GW) of renewable energy capacity by next year and the state plans to come out with a tender for
setting up of about 1000 MW (1 GW) of solar
power generation capacity
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomytelangana
-to-have-5-giga-watt-solar-power-capacity-by-
2020article29323051ece
Indiarsquos 5-Yr Power Plan Move Away from
Generation Focus on Supply
The countrys current installed power generation
capacity stands at 360000 Mw with thermal (coal and gas) contributing 250000 Mw The
current renewable power capacity is 80000 Mw India would need 6440 Mw of thermal power
during 2017-22
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindias-5year-power-plan-move-
away-from-generation-focus-on-supply
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Digital Technology Media
Google signs pact with IT ministry for Build
for Digital India
Tech giant Google has signed a statement of
intent with the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) for rolling out Build for Digital India
programme The programme will offer a platform to engineering students to develop market-ready
technology-based solutions that address key
social problems a release said
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httpswwwmoneycontrolcomnewsbusinesscompanies
google-signs-pact-with-it-ministry-for-build-for-digital-
india-4393121html
Adani Group Reliance Industries to lock
horns for Indias data centres
Mukesh Ambani chairman and managing
director announced a partnership with Microsoft to launch data centres across India In January
the Adani Group committed to developing data
centres in Andhra Pradesh with Rs 70000 crore of investments in digital and energy
infrastructure Adani has made initial moves in businesses like petrochemicals natural gas and
petroleum retailing where RIL is an established player Data centres would be a new segment for
both
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsadani-group-reliance-
industries-to-lock-horns-for-indias-data-centres
Amazonrsquos bet on AI brings it big business and
serious competition in India
In a battle to dominate cloud computing services
Amazon Internet Services which provides Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology in India
is taking on rivals Google and Microsoft by wooing customers with its artificial intelligence
(AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies These customers range from top start-ups like
bike sharing firm Yulu hotel network OYO and
tea retailer chain Point to large conglomerates
such as Aditya Birla and Tata Motors
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsamazons-bet-on-ai-brings-it-
big-business-and-serious-competition-in-india
Infosys opens 6th innovation centre in US to
hire 1000 workers by 2023
Infosys has opened a technology and innovation centre in Arizona making it the sixth such centre
in the United States (US) The new centre will focus on autonomous technologies Internet of
Things (IoT) full-stack engineering data science
and cyber security
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsinfosys-opens-6th-innovation-
centre-in-us-to-hire-1000-workers-by-2023
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Reliance Jio adds 85 million subscribers in
July Airtel gains 25 million users
Reliance Jio added 85 million subscribers in
July according to data from the Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Bharti Airtel reported 25 million subscribers exiting its
network Vodafone Idea had 34 million exits Jiorsquos highest reported monthly addition this year
has been 94 million in March
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesreliance-jio-adds-8-5-mn-
subscribers-in-july-airtel-gains-2-5-mn-users-
119091801443_1html
Infosys is worlds third Best Regarded
Company
As many as 17 Indian companies including
Infosys TCS and HDFC have been named in the list of Worlds Best Regarded Companies
compiled by Forbes Infosys jumped to the third spot from 31st position in 2018 Indian
companies TCE (22nd position) amp Tata Motors
(31) featured among the top 50 in the coveted list
Read more
httpseconomictimesindiatimescomnewscompanycorp
orate-trendsinfosys-tcs-hdfc-among-17-indian-firms-in-
forbes-best-regarded-
companiesarticleshow71275653cms
Accenture Launches Experience Activation
Network to Power Growth for Worldrsquos Leading
Brands
Acenture has opened a center in Mumbai that
serves as the centerpiece of its new ldquoexperience activation networkrdquo a collection of state-of-the-
art sites worldwide that are dedicated to
powering brand experiences that deliver
marketing-led growth
Read More
httpswwwbusinesswirecomnewshome201909230058
16en
Eros Now announces collaboration with Microsoft to develop next generation online
video platform
Eros Now a South Asian entertainment OTT
(over-the-top) video platform by Eros
International Plc a Global Indian Entertainment Company the ultimate one-stop destination for
the internet generation to consume captivating content today announced a collaboration with
Microsoft to build a next generation online video platform on Microsoft Azure targeted at its
consumers across the globe This is a unique association for Microsoft in India in the online
video space
Read More
httpsnewsmicrosoftcomen-ineros-now-microsoft-
collaborate-next-generation-online-video-platform
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Defence
Russia plans to set up more than 20 nuclear
power units in India in next 20 years
Russia said that it is planning to set up more
than 20 nuclear power units in India in the next 20 years Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited
Russias Far Eastern city of Vladivostok and gave a joint statement at the 20th Annual Summit
between the two countries along with Russian
President Vladimir Putin by side The two sides exchanged numerous agreements including
military and technical cooperation energy and science LNG Business and LNG supplies and
natural gas in the presence of the two leaders
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomnewsindiarussia-plans-to-set-
up-above-20-nuclear-power-units-in-india-in-next-20-
years-1567600889899html
India to spend as much as US$130 bn to
modernise military in next 7 years
India has finalized a road map to spend US$ 130 billion in the next five to seven years to
modernise the armed forces and bolster their combat capabilities over rivals in the region
according to an official document and military
sources
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindia-to-spend-as-much-as-
us130-bn-to-modernise-military-in-next-7-years
India to achieve US$ 26 billion defence
industry by 2025 Defence Minister
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said India
will achieve 26 Billion dollars Defence Industry
by 2025 Defence sector has been identified as one of the most prominent sectors under Make
in India initiative to realize 5 Trillion-dollar Economy by 2024 Investment of 10 billion US
dollar and creation of 23 million employment
opportunities is envisaged
Read More
httpwwwnewsonaircomMain-News-
Detailsaspxid=371717
Logistics
Hyderabad International Airport is worldrsquos
third fastest growing airport Report
The GMR Hyderabad International Airport has been featured as the third fastest growing airport
in the world in terms of passenger growth The Hyderabad Airport has been ranked third and
the second fastest growing airport in the world and India with over 15 Million Passengers Per
Annum
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomylogistics
hyderabad-international-airport-is-worlds-third-fastest-
growing-airport-reportarticle29449734ece
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Space
After Chandrayaan-2 India will send man to
space by December 2021 Isro chief
Isro chairman K Sivan said the country is moving
ahead to meet its target of sending man to space by December 2021 He asserted that though
Isros plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2s Vikram module on the lunar surface did not go as per
script it will have no bearing with on the Gaganyaan mission He said the mission has
achieved 98 per cent of its objectives
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomsciencenewsindia-s-first-
manned-space-flight-by-december-2021-says-isro-chief-k-
sivan-1569132767491html
ISRO DRDO ink MoUs to provide
technologies for Human Space Mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
joined hands with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for
development of human-centric systems for the Human Space Mission to demonstrate its human
space flight capabilities ISRO aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability before
the 75th anniversary of Indias independence in
2022
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlenews-aniisro-
drdo-ink-mous-to-provide-technologies-for-human-space-
mission-119091701594_1html
Tourism
India ranked 34th on world travel tourism
competitiveness index Report
India has moved up six places to rank 34th on
world travel and tourism competitiveness index driven by rich natural and cultural resources
and strong price competitiveness a WEF report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storiesindia-moves-up-6-places-to-34th-rank-on-world-
travel-tourism-competitiveness-index-wef-report-
119090400693_1html
Reduction of e-Tourist visa fee
bull A short duration e-visa for tourist with
one-month validity with visa fee of USD 25
has been introduced
bull To encourage off season (April-June)
tourism visa fee of USD 25 would be
reduced to USD10
bull Validity of regular e-visa with fee of USD
80 has been increased from current permissible 1 year to 5 years with multiple
entry
bull Fee for 1-year e-tourist visa has been
reduced from USD 80 to USD 40
Read More
httpsindianvisaonlinegovinevisatvoahtml
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Upcoming Trade Fairs in India 2019 ndash 2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Weve capability courage and conditions to achieve target $5 trillion economy PM Modi
Speaking at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum held in New York Modi said that India has the capability courage amp conditions that are required to achieve the target of $5 trillion economy The Prime Minister added that $1 trillion has been added to economy in 5 years and the target is to make the country a $5 trillion economy by 2024-25
Read More
httpstimesofindiaindiatimescombusinessindia-
businesswe-have-the-capability-courage-and-conditions-
to-achieve-the-target-of-5-trillion-economy-pm-
modiarticleshow71296816cms
FDI jumps 28 to $16 billion in Q1FY20
Foreign direct investment into India grew by 28 per cent to USD 1633 billion during the first quarter of the current fiscal according to government data Sectors which attracted maximum foreign inflows during April-June 2019-20 include services (USD 28 billion) computer software and hardware (USD 224 billion) telecommunications (USD 422 billion) and trading (USD 113 billion)
Read More
httpseconomictimesindiatimescommarketsstocksnew
sfdi-jumps-28-to-16-billion-in-
q1fy20articleshow70991881cmsfrom=mdr
Indias corporate tax rate is now among the lowest globally
India is now among the countries that have a low corporate tax rate Indiarsquos statutory rate for corporate tax is 22 per cent now Manufacturing companies incorporated after 1 October 2019 will have the benefit of an even lower rate of 15 per cent (effective tax rate of 1701 per cent)
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomyindias-
corporate-tax-rate-is-now-among-the-lowest-
globallyarticle29468566ece
Mergers and Acquisitions activity records 70 growth in 2018 Study
Mergers and Acquisitions (MampA) activities in India has been buoyant from 2015 to 2019 with a steady pipeline of more than 3600 deals with an aggregate value of more than $310 billion according to a study
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomcompaniesmergers
-and-acquisitions-activity-records-70-growth-in-2018-
studyarticle29520189ece
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
PEVC investments climb to an all-time high of $367 bn in January-August
Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments into India touched an all-time high of $367 billion in the first eight months of 2019 surpassing the previous record of $365 billion in 2018 according to a report by the Indian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association and consulting firm EY
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomcompaniesstart-upspe-vc-
investments-climb-to-an-all-time-high-of-36-7-bn-in-
january-august-1568135719273html
Indian diaspora at 175 million is the largest in the world says UN study
The count of the Indian disapora has increased 10 from 159 million in 2015 making it the largest in the world according to the UNrsquos International Migrant Stock 2019 The United Arab Emirates was the top destination of Indian migrants followed by the US Saudi Arabia Pakistan and Oman
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomnewsindiaindian-diaspora-at-
17-5-million-is-the-largest-in-the-world-says-un-study-
1568875186472html
Healthcare
Universal Health for all a disease-free India and global standards of excellence in healthcare is our aim for a new India
Universal Health for all a disease-free India and global standards of excellence in healthcare is our aim for a new India announced the Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan at the 72nd World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia
Read More
httpsswachhindiandtvcomdisease-free-india-health-
minister-harsh-vardhan-who-regional-meet-37672
India to contribute $22 million to Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria
India has announced a contribution of $22 million to the Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria (GFTAM) for the 6th replenishment cycle (2020-22) The Global Fund is a partnership designed to accelerate the end of AIDS tuberculosis and malaria As an international organization the Global Fund mobilizes and invests more than $4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in more than 100 countries
Read More
httpsindianexpresscomarticleindiaindia-to-contribute-
22-million-to-global-fund-for-aids-tb-and-malaria-
5964091
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Sectors Companies
Centre to invest US$ 357 billion in fisheries
in 3-5 years
As part of the ambitious Blue Revolution project the Union government has lined up ₹25000
crore to invest in different segments of the
fisheries sector in the next three to five years
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecommarketscommoditi
escentre-to-invest-25000-cr-in-fisheries-in-3-5-
yearsarticle29329285ece
With more than 7000 start-ups Delhi-NCR
emerges as Indias unicorn hub
Delhi-NCR has over 7000 start-ups 10
Unicorns and a cumulative valuation of US$50
billion Delhi-NCR will become one of the Top 5 Global Start-up hubs with 12000 start-ups 30
unicorns and cumulative valuation of about US$150 billion by 2025 Bengaluru has US$ 32-
37 bn Mumbai has US$ 10-12 bn
Read More
httpswwwbusinesstodayincurrentcorporatedelhi-ncr-
is-a-bigger-start-up-hubstory378304html
Warburg Pincus may buy Andhra Banks
205 stake in IndiaFirst says report
Warburg Pincus is in talks to buy a 205 per cent
stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance from Andhra Bank Andhra Bank is looking to sell a partial
stake in the companyrdquo a person familiar with the deal was quoted as saying in the report The deal
if finalized will help Andhra Bank earn up to Rs 700 crore (US$ 10016 million) said sources who
were quoted in the report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompanieswarburg-pincus-may-buy-
andhra-bank-s-20-5-stake-in-indiafirst-says-report-
119091600419_1html
Mother Dairy to recycle 832 tonnes of plastic
by March 2020
Mother Dairy a leading milk supplier in Delhi-
NCR said it will recycle 832 tonnes of plastic by March next year as part of its efforts to protect
environment Mother Dairy with the help of a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) has
collected and recycled around 1073 tonnes of
plastic waste till May 2019
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsmother-dairy-to-recycle-832-
tonnes-of-plastic-by-march-2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
OYO raises $1 bn from investors led by
Softbank firm now valued at $5 bn
Indian hospitality start-up OYO has raised a
massive $1 billion (Rs 7263 billion) from four
existing investors led by SoftBank The latest fundraising is estimated to value OYO which
operates in the budget hospitality space at around $5 billion (Rs 363 billion) a five-fold
increase since September last year when the last funding round took place OYO was not even a
unicorn (a start-up valued at $1 billion and
above) before this funding round
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlecompaniesoyo-
raises-1-bn-from-investors-led-by-softbank-start-up-
valued-at-5-bn-118092500381_1html
12 Indian companies in Sustainability Index
of Dow
A dozen Indian companies have made it to the
Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2019 up
from 10 firms last year The DJSI assesses companies on corporate governance
environmental and social performance and sustainable business practices The companies
include Mahindra amp Mahindra Tata Motors Glenmark Havells India MampM Financial
services Godrej Consumer Products Hindalco Industries Tata Steel Infosys Tech Mahindra
and Wipro made it to the DJSI Emerging Markets
2019 Index
Read More
httpstimesofindiaindiatimescombusinessindia-
businessdow-jones-sustainability-index-now-has-12-desi-
cosarticleshow71301447cms
Lockheed to begin supplying F-16 wings from
Indian plant in 2020
Lockheed is bidding for a contract estimated at
more than $15 billion to supply the Indian Air Force with 114 combat planes and has offered to
shift its F-16 production line from the United States to India It plans to build an upgraded
version of the aircraft which it calls F-21 The
wings of all future F-16s that the company will sell worldwide will be produced in a joint venture
with Indiarsquos Tata Advanced Systems in the
southern city of Hyderabad
Read More
httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-lockheed-
indialockheed-to-begin-supplying-f-16-wings-from-
indian-plant-in-2020-idUSKBN1WB1W5
OnePlus expects to start manufacturing TVs
in India by early next year
OnePlus is currently in discussions for
partnering an OEM for local manufacturing in India India is the first market where OnePlus is
bringing its smart television
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomtechnologytech-newsoneplus-
expects-to-start-manufacturing-tvs-in-india-by-early-next-
year-1569547430983html
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Automobile
Hyundai plans to boost digital presence in
India to tap new age customers
South Korean auto major Hyundai is looking to
enhance digital presence in India so that its online channel can function as a key customer
acquisition point while running parallel to its
existing offline sales network
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storieshyundai-to-rev-up-digital-presence-to-tap-new-age-
customers-119090100371_1html
Honda Cars ties up with Orix to launch car
leasing service in India
Honda Cars India Ltd signed a lease with car renting company Orix with many benefits to
customers like comprehensive insurance plans maintenance packages tax management and
curated rentals
Read More
httpswwwnews18comnewsautohonda-cars-india-
announces-tie-up-with-orix-for-car-leasing-services-
2305265html
Retail
V-Mart to hire 2000 people invest US$ 164
million for 60 new stores in FY20
Value fashion and lifestyle products retailer V-Mart Retail would hire 2000 people and invest
Rs 115 crore this fiscal to expand its footprint The retailer which mainly operates in tier-II and
III cities plans to add around 60 stores this
fiscal taking its total count to 275
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlecompaniesv-
mart-to-hire-2-000-people-invest-rs-115-crore-for-60-new-
stores-in-fy20-119090100287_1html
Biyanis FSC to invest Rs 1000 crore to boost
supply chain management
Future Supply Chain Solutions (FSC) promoted by Kishor Biyanis Future Enterprise Ltd has
chalked out a capital expenditure of Rs 1000 crore to ramp up its capacity to improve its third-
party logistics services to existing and new clients With this investment FSC Indias
leading organised third-party supply chain and logistics service provider plans to create India
Food Grid (IFG) a network of 38 integrated food
distribution centres providing pan India reach
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesbiyani-s-fsc-to-invest-rs-
1-000-cr-to-boost-supply-chain-management-
119090300291_1html
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Renewables
PM Modi vows to more than double Indias
non-fossil fuel target to 450 GW
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on gave a clarion call for a global peoples movement to bring
about a behavioural change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to
more than double Indias non-fossil fuel target to
450 gigawatts (GW) The time for talking is over The world needs to act now PM Modi asserted
193 solar panels were installed by India on UNs
rooftop
Read More
httpswwwindiatodayinindiastorypm-modi-vows-
more-double-india-non-fossil-fuel-target-450-gw-
1602422-2019-09-24
India 6th-Largest Investor in Renewable
Energy Study
With investments of $90 billion in renewable
energy over the last decade India is placed sixth in the list of countries that have made the most
investments in clean energy says a new study China US Japan Germany and UK are the top
five countries NTPC - the countryrsquos largest power
producer is planning to install two 5000MW ultra mega solar parks in Gujarat and Rajasthan
The locations have been identified the land acquisition process is set to begin soon while
bids from investors will be called for in March
2020
Read More
httpsweathercomen-INindianewsnews2019-09-05-
solar-park-investment-india-renewable-energy
Telangana to have 5 GW solar power capacity
by 2020
Telangana is on course to achieving 5 Giga Watts
(GW) of renewable energy capacity by next year and the state plans to come out with a tender for
setting up of about 1000 MW (1 GW) of solar
power generation capacity
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomytelangana
-to-have-5-giga-watt-solar-power-capacity-by-
2020article29323051ece
Indiarsquos 5-Yr Power Plan Move Away from
Generation Focus on Supply
The countrys current installed power generation
capacity stands at 360000 Mw with thermal (coal and gas) contributing 250000 Mw The
current renewable power capacity is 80000 Mw India would need 6440 Mw of thermal power
during 2017-22
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindias-5year-power-plan-move-
away-from-generation-focus-on-supply
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Digital Technology Media
Google signs pact with IT ministry for Build
for Digital India
Tech giant Google has signed a statement of
intent with the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) for rolling out Build for Digital India
programme The programme will offer a platform to engineering students to develop market-ready
technology-based solutions that address key
social problems a release said
Read More
httpswwwmoneycontrolcomnewsbusinesscompanies
google-signs-pact-with-it-ministry-for-build-for-digital-
india-4393121html
Adani Group Reliance Industries to lock
horns for Indias data centres
Mukesh Ambani chairman and managing
director announced a partnership with Microsoft to launch data centres across India In January
the Adani Group committed to developing data
centres in Andhra Pradesh with Rs 70000 crore of investments in digital and energy
infrastructure Adani has made initial moves in businesses like petrochemicals natural gas and
petroleum retailing where RIL is an established player Data centres would be a new segment for
both
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsadani-group-reliance-
industries-to-lock-horns-for-indias-data-centres
Amazonrsquos bet on AI brings it big business and
serious competition in India
In a battle to dominate cloud computing services
Amazon Internet Services which provides Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology in India
is taking on rivals Google and Microsoft by wooing customers with its artificial intelligence
(AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies These customers range from top start-ups like
bike sharing firm Yulu hotel network OYO and
tea retailer chain Point to large conglomerates
such as Aditya Birla and Tata Motors
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsamazons-bet-on-ai-brings-it-
big-business-and-serious-competition-in-india
Infosys opens 6th innovation centre in US to
hire 1000 workers by 2023
Infosys has opened a technology and innovation centre in Arizona making it the sixth such centre
in the United States (US) The new centre will focus on autonomous technologies Internet of
Things (IoT) full-stack engineering data science
and cyber security
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsinfosys-opens-6th-innovation-
centre-in-us-to-hire-1000-workers-by-2023
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Reliance Jio adds 85 million subscribers in
July Airtel gains 25 million users
Reliance Jio added 85 million subscribers in
July according to data from the Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Bharti Airtel reported 25 million subscribers exiting its
network Vodafone Idea had 34 million exits Jiorsquos highest reported monthly addition this year
has been 94 million in March
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesreliance-jio-adds-8-5-mn-
subscribers-in-july-airtel-gains-2-5-mn-users-
119091801443_1html
Infosys is worlds third Best Regarded
Company
As many as 17 Indian companies including
Infosys TCS and HDFC have been named in the list of Worlds Best Regarded Companies
compiled by Forbes Infosys jumped to the third spot from 31st position in 2018 Indian
companies TCE (22nd position) amp Tata Motors
(31) featured among the top 50 in the coveted list
Read more
httpseconomictimesindiatimescomnewscompanycorp
orate-trendsinfosys-tcs-hdfc-among-17-indian-firms-in-
forbes-best-regarded-
companiesarticleshow71275653cms
Accenture Launches Experience Activation
Network to Power Growth for Worldrsquos Leading
Brands
Acenture has opened a center in Mumbai that
serves as the centerpiece of its new ldquoexperience activation networkrdquo a collection of state-of-the-
art sites worldwide that are dedicated to
powering brand experiences that deliver
marketing-led growth
Read More
httpswwwbusinesswirecomnewshome201909230058
16en
Eros Now announces collaboration with Microsoft to develop next generation online
video platform
Eros Now a South Asian entertainment OTT
(over-the-top) video platform by Eros
International Plc a Global Indian Entertainment Company the ultimate one-stop destination for
the internet generation to consume captivating content today announced a collaboration with
Microsoft to build a next generation online video platform on Microsoft Azure targeted at its
consumers across the globe This is a unique association for Microsoft in India in the online
video space
Read More
httpsnewsmicrosoftcomen-ineros-now-microsoft-
collaborate-next-generation-online-video-platform
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Defence
Russia plans to set up more than 20 nuclear
power units in India in next 20 years
Russia said that it is planning to set up more
than 20 nuclear power units in India in the next 20 years Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited
Russias Far Eastern city of Vladivostok and gave a joint statement at the 20th Annual Summit
between the two countries along with Russian
President Vladimir Putin by side The two sides exchanged numerous agreements including
military and technical cooperation energy and science LNG Business and LNG supplies and
natural gas in the presence of the two leaders
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomnewsindiarussia-plans-to-set-
up-above-20-nuclear-power-units-in-india-in-next-20-
years-1567600889899html
India to spend as much as US$130 bn to
modernise military in next 7 years
India has finalized a road map to spend US$ 130 billion in the next five to seven years to
modernise the armed forces and bolster their combat capabilities over rivals in the region
according to an official document and military
sources
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindia-to-spend-as-much-as-
us130-bn-to-modernise-military-in-next-7-years
India to achieve US$ 26 billion defence
industry by 2025 Defence Minister
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said India
will achieve 26 Billion dollars Defence Industry
by 2025 Defence sector has been identified as one of the most prominent sectors under Make
in India initiative to realize 5 Trillion-dollar Economy by 2024 Investment of 10 billion US
dollar and creation of 23 million employment
opportunities is envisaged
Read More
httpwwwnewsonaircomMain-News-
Detailsaspxid=371717
Logistics
Hyderabad International Airport is worldrsquos
third fastest growing airport Report
The GMR Hyderabad International Airport has been featured as the third fastest growing airport
in the world in terms of passenger growth The Hyderabad Airport has been ranked third and
the second fastest growing airport in the world and India with over 15 Million Passengers Per
Annum
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomylogistics
hyderabad-international-airport-is-worlds-third-fastest-
growing-airport-reportarticle29449734ece
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Space
After Chandrayaan-2 India will send man to
space by December 2021 Isro chief
Isro chairman K Sivan said the country is moving
ahead to meet its target of sending man to space by December 2021 He asserted that though
Isros plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2s Vikram module on the lunar surface did not go as per
script it will have no bearing with on the Gaganyaan mission He said the mission has
achieved 98 per cent of its objectives
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomsciencenewsindia-s-first-
manned-space-flight-by-december-2021-says-isro-chief-k-
sivan-1569132767491html
ISRO DRDO ink MoUs to provide
technologies for Human Space Mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
joined hands with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for
development of human-centric systems for the Human Space Mission to demonstrate its human
space flight capabilities ISRO aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability before
the 75th anniversary of Indias independence in
2022
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlenews-aniisro-
drdo-ink-mous-to-provide-technologies-for-human-space-
mission-119091701594_1html
Tourism
India ranked 34th on world travel tourism
competitiveness index Report
India has moved up six places to rank 34th on
world travel and tourism competitiveness index driven by rich natural and cultural resources
and strong price competitiveness a WEF report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storiesindia-moves-up-6-places-to-34th-rank-on-world-
travel-tourism-competitiveness-index-wef-report-
119090400693_1html
Reduction of e-Tourist visa fee
bull A short duration e-visa for tourist with
one-month validity with visa fee of USD 25
has been introduced
bull To encourage off season (April-June)
tourism visa fee of USD 25 would be
reduced to USD10
bull Validity of regular e-visa with fee of USD
80 has been increased from current permissible 1 year to 5 years with multiple
entry
bull Fee for 1-year e-tourist visa has been
reduced from USD 80 to USD 40
Read More
httpsindianvisaonlinegovinevisatvoahtml
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Upcoming Trade Fairs in India 2019 ndash 2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
PEVC investments climb to an all-time high of $367 bn in January-August
Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments into India touched an all-time high of $367 billion in the first eight months of 2019 surpassing the previous record of $365 billion in 2018 according to a report by the Indian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association and consulting firm EY
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomcompaniesstart-upspe-vc-
investments-climb-to-an-all-time-high-of-36-7-bn-in-
january-august-1568135719273html
Indian diaspora at 175 million is the largest in the world says UN study
The count of the Indian disapora has increased 10 from 159 million in 2015 making it the largest in the world according to the UNrsquos International Migrant Stock 2019 The United Arab Emirates was the top destination of Indian migrants followed by the US Saudi Arabia Pakistan and Oman
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomnewsindiaindian-diaspora-at-
17-5-million-is-the-largest-in-the-world-says-un-study-
1568875186472html
Healthcare
Universal Health for all a disease-free India and global standards of excellence in healthcare is our aim for a new India
Universal Health for all a disease-free India and global standards of excellence in healthcare is our aim for a new India announced the Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan at the 72nd World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia
Read More
httpsswachhindiandtvcomdisease-free-india-health-
minister-harsh-vardhan-who-regional-meet-37672
India to contribute $22 million to Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria
India has announced a contribution of $22 million to the Global Fund for AIDS TB and Malaria (GFTAM) for the 6th replenishment cycle (2020-22) The Global Fund is a partnership designed to accelerate the end of AIDS tuberculosis and malaria As an international organization the Global Fund mobilizes and invests more than $4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in more than 100 countries
Read More
httpsindianexpresscomarticleindiaindia-to-contribute-
22-million-to-global-fund-for-aids-tb-and-malaria-
5964091
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Sectors Companies
Centre to invest US$ 357 billion in fisheries
in 3-5 years
As part of the ambitious Blue Revolution project the Union government has lined up ₹25000
crore to invest in different segments of the
fisheries sector in the next three to five years
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecommarketscommoditi
escentre-to-invest-25000-cr-in-fisheries-in-3-5-
yearsarticle29329285ece
With more than 7000 start-ups Delhi-NCR
emerges as Indias unicorn hub
Delhi-NCR has over 7000 start-ups 10
Unicorns and a cumulative valuation of US$50
billion Delhi-NCR will become one of the Top 5 Global Start-up hubs with 12000 start-ups 30
unicorns and cumulative valuation of about US$150 billion by 2025 Bengaluru has US$ 32-
37 bn Mumbai has US$ 10-12 bn
Read More
httpswwwbusinesstodayincurrentcorporatedelhi-ncr-
is-a-bigger-start-up-hubstory378304html
Warburg Pincus may buy Andhra Banks
205 stake in IndiaFirst says report
Warburg Pincus is in talks to buy a 205 per cent
stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance from Andhra Bank Andhra Bank is looking to sell a partial
stake in the companyrdquo a person familiar with the deal was quoted as saying in the report The deal
if finalized will help Andhra Bank earn up to Rs 700 crore (US$ 10016 million) said sources who
were quoted in the report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompanieswarburg-pincus-may-buy-
andhra-bank-s-20-5-stake-in-indiafirst-says-report-
119091600419_1html
Mother Dairy to recycle 832 tonnes of plastic
by March 2020
Mother Dairy a leading milk supplier in Delhi-
NCR said it will recycle 832 tonnes of plastic by March next year as part of its efforts to protect
environment Mother Dairy with the help of a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) has
collected and recycled around 1073 tonnes of
plastic waste till May 2019
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsmother-dairy-to-recycle-832-
tonnes-of-plastic-by-march-2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
OYO raises $1 bn from investors led by
Softbank firm now valued at $5 bn
Indian hospitality start-up OYO has raised a
massive $1 billion (Rs 7263 billion) from four
existing investors led by SoftBank The latest fundraising is estimated to value OYO which
operates in the budget hospitality space at around $5 billion (Rs 363 billion) a five-fold
increase since September last year when the last funding round took place OYO was not even a
unicorn (a start-up valued at $1 billion and
above) before this funding round
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlecompaniesoyo-
raises-1-bn-from-investors-led-by-softbank-start-up-
valued-at-5-bn-118092500381_1html
12 Indian companies in Sustainability Index
of Dow
A dozen Indian companies have made it to the
Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2019 up
from 10 firms last year The DJSI assesses companies on corporate governance
environmental and social performance and sustainable business practices The companies
include Mahindra amp Mahindra Tata Motors Glenmark Havells India MampM Financial
services Godrej Consumer Products Hindalco Industries Tata Steel Infosys Tech Mahindra
and Wipro made it to the DJSI Emerging Markets
2019 Index
Read More
httpstimesofindiaindiatimescombusinessindia-
businessdow-jones-sustainability-index-now-has-12-desi-
cosarticleshow71301447cms
Lockheed to begin supplying F-16 wings from
Indian plant in 2020
Lockheed is bidding for a contract estimated at
more than $15 billion to supply the Indian Air Force with 114 combat planes and has offered to
shift its F-16 production line from the United States to India It plans to build an upgraded
version of the aircraft which it calls F-21 The
wings of all future F-16s that the company will sell worldwide will be produced in a joint venture
with Indiarsquos Tata Advanced Systems in the
southern city of Hyderabad
Read More
httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-lockheed-
indialockheed-to-begin-supplying-f-16-wings-from-
indian-plant-in-2020-idUSKBN1WB1W5
OnePlus expects to start manufacturing TVs
in India by early next year
OnePlus is currently in discussions for
partnering an OEM for local manufacturing in India India is the first market where OnePlus is
bringing its smart television
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomtechnologytech-newsoneplus-
expects-to-start-manufacturing-tvs-in-india-by-early-next-
year-1569547430983html
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Automobile
Hyundai plans to boost digital presence in
India to tap new age customers
South Korean auto major Hyundai is looking to
enhance digital presence in India so that its online channel can function as a key customer
acquisition point while running parallel to its
existing offline sales network
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storieshyundai-to-rev-up-digital-presence-to-tap-new-age-
customers-119090100371_1html
Honda Cars ties up with Orix to launch car
leasing service in India
Honda Cars India Ltd signed a lease with car renting company Orix with many benefits to
customers like comprehensive insurance plans maintenance packages tax management and
curated rentals
Read More
httpswwwnews18comnewsautohonda-cars-india-
announces-tie-up-with-orix-for-car-leasing-services-
2305265html
Retail
V-Mart to hire 2000 people invest US$ 164
million for 60 new stores in FY20
Value fashion and lifestyle products retailer V-Mart Retail would hire 2000 people and invest
Rs 115 crore this fiscal to expand its footprint The retailer which mainly operates in tier-II and
III cities plans to add around 60 stores this
fiscal taking its total count to 275
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlecompaniesv-
mart-to-hire-2-000-people-invest-rs-115-crore-for-60-new-
stores-in-fy20-119090100287_1html
Biyanis FSC to invest Rs 1000 crore to boost
supply chain management
Future Supply Chain Solutions (FSC) promoted by Kishor Biyanis Future Enterprise Ltd has
chalked out a capital expenditure of Rs 1000 crore to ramp up its capacity to improve its third-
party logistics services to existing and new clients With this investment FSC Indias
leading organised third-party supply chain and logistics service provider plans to create India
Food Grid (IFG) a network of 38 integrated food
distribution centres providing pan India reach
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesbiyani-s-fsc-to-invest-rs-
1-000-cr-to-boost-supply-chain-management-
119090300291_1html
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Renewables
PM Modi vows to more than double Indias
non-fossil fuel target to 450 GW
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on gave a clarion call for a global peoples movement to bring
about a behavioural change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to
more than double Indias non-fossil fuel target to
450 gigawatts (GW) The time for talking is over The world needs to act now PM Modi asserted
193 solar panels were installed by India on UNs
rooftop
Read More
httpswwwindiatodayinindiastorypm-modi-vows-
more-double-india-non-fossil-fuel-target-450-gw-
1602422-2019-09-24
India 6th-Largest Investor in Renewable
Energy Study
With investments of $90 billion in renewable
energy over the last decade India is placed sixth in the list of countries that have made the most
investments in clean energy says a new study China US Japan Germany and UK are the top
five countries NTPC - the countryrsquos largest power
producer is planning to install two 5000MW ultra mega solar parks in Gujarat and Rajasthan
The locations have been identified the land acquisition process is set to begin soon while
bids from investors will be called for in March
2020
Read More
httpsweathercomen-INindianewsnews2019-09-05-
solar-park-investment-india-renewable-energy
Telangana to have 5 GW solar power capacity
by 2020
Telangana is on course to achieving 5 Giga Watts
(GW) of renewable energy capacity by next year and the state plans to come out with a tender for
setting up of about 1000 MW (1 GW) of solar
power generation capacity
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomytelangana
-to-have-5-giga-watt-solar-power-capacity-by-
2020article29323051ece
Indiarsquos 5-Yr Power Plan Move Away from
Generation Focus on Supply
The countrys current installed power generation
capacity stands at 360000 Mw with thermal (coal and gas) contributing 250000 Mw The
current renewable power capacity is 80000 Mw India would need 6440 Mw of thermal power
during 2017-22
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindias-5year-power-plan-move-
away-from-generation-focus-on-supply
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Digital Technology Media
Google signs pact with IT ministry for Build
for Digital India
Tech giant Google has signed a statement of
intent with the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) for rolling out Build for Digital India
programme The programme will offer a platform to engineering students to develop market-ready
technology-based solutions that address key
social problems a release said
Read More
httpswwwmoneycontrolcomnewsbusinesscompanies
google-signs-pact-with-it-ministry-for-build-for-digital-
india-4393121html
Adani Group Reliance Industries to lock
horns for Indias data centres
Mukesh Ambani chairman and managing
director announced a partnership with Microsoft to launch data centres across India In January
the Adani Group committed to developing data
centres in Andhra Pradesh with Rs 70000 crore of investments in digital and energy
infrastructure Adani has made initial moves in businesses like petrochemicals natural gas and
petroleum retailing where RIL is an established player Data centres would be a new segment for
both
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsadani-group-reliance-
industries-to-lock-horns-for-indias-data-centres
Amazonrsquos bet on AI brings it big business and
serious competition in India
In a battle to dominate cloud computing services
Amazon Internet Services which provides Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology in India
is taking on rivals Google and Microsoft by wooing customers with its artificial intelligence
(AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies These customers range from top start-ups like
bike sharing firm Yulu hotel network OYO and
tea retailer chain Point to large conglomerates
such as Aditya Birla and Tata Motors
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsamazons-bet-on-ai-brings-it-
big-business-and-serious-competition-in-india
Infosys opens 6th innovation centre in US to
hire 1000 workers by 2023
Infosys has opened a technology and innovation centre in Arizona making it the sixth such centre
in the United States (US) The new centre will focus on autonomous technologies Internet of
Things (IoT) full-stack engineering data science
and cyber security
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsinfosys-opens-6th-innovation-
centre-in-us-to-hire-1000-workers-by-2023
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Reliance Jio adds 85 million subscribers in
July Airtel gains 25 million users
Reliance Jio added 85 million subscribers in
July according to data from the Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Bharti Airtel reported 25 million subscribers exiting its
network Vodafone Idea had 34 million exits Jiorsquos highest reported monthly addition this year
has been 94 million in March
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesreliance-jio-adds-8-5-mn-
subscribers-in-july-airtel-gains-2-5-mn-users-
119091801443_1html
Infosys is worlds third Best Regarded
Company
As many as 17 Indian companies including
Infosys TCS and HDFC have been named in the list of Worlds Best Regarded Companies
compiled by Forbes Infosys jumped to the third spot from 31st position in 2018 Indian
companies TCE (22nd position) amp Tata Motors
(31) featured among the top 50 in the coveted list
Read more
httpseconomictimesindiatimescomnewscompanycorp
orate-trendsinfosys-tcs-hdfc-among-17-indian-firms-in-
forbes-best-regarded-
companiesarticleshow71275653cms
Accenture Launches Experience Activation
Network to Power Growth for Worldrsquos Leading
Brands
Acenture has opened a center in Mumbai that
serves as the centerpiece of its new ldquoexperience activation networkrdquo a collection of state-of-the-
art sites worldwide that are dedicated to
powering brand experiences that deliver
marketing-led growth
Read More
httpswwwbusinesswirecomnewshome201909230058
16en
Eros Now announces collaboration with Microsoft to develop next generation online
video platform
Eros Now a South Asian entertainment OTT
(over-the-top) video platform by Eros
International Plc a Global Indian Entertainment Company the ultimate one-stop destination for
the internet generation to consume captivating content today announced a collaboration with
Microsoft to build a next generation online video platform on Microsoft Azure targeted at its
consumers across the globe This is a unique association for Microsoft in India in the online
video space
Read More
httpsnewsmicrosoftcomen-ineros-now-microsoft-
collaborate-next-generation-online-video-platform
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Defence
Russia plans to set up more than 20 nuclear
power units in India in next 20 years
Russia said that it is planning to set up more
than 20 nuclear power units in India in the next 20 years Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited
Russias Far Eastern city of Vladivostok and gave a joint statement at the 20th Annual Summit
between the two countries along with Russian
President Vladimir Putin by side The two sides exchanged numerous agreements including
military and technical cooperation energy and science LNG Business and LNG supplies and
natural gas in the presence of the two leaders
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomnewsindiarussia-plans-to-set-
up-above-20-nuclear-power-units-in-india-in-next-20-
years-1567600889899html
India to spend as much as US$130 bn to
modernise military in next 7 years
India has finalized a road map to spend US$ 130 billion in the next five to seven years to
modernise the armed forces and bolster their combat capabilities over rivals in the region
according to an official document and military
sources
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindia-to-spend-as-much-as-
us130-bn-to-modernise-military-in-next-7-years
India to achieve US$ 26 billion defence
industry by 2025 Defence Minister
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said India
will achieve 26 Billion dollars Defence Industry
by 2025 Defence sector has been identified as one of the most prominent sectors under Make
in India initiative to realize 5 Trillion-dollar Economy by 2024 Investment of 10 billion US
dollar and creation of 23 million employment
opportunities is envisaged
Read More
httpwwwnewsonaircomMain-News-
Detailsaspxid=371717
Logistics
Hyderabad International Airport is worldrsquos
third fastest growing airport Report
The GMR Hyderabad International Airport has been featured as the third fastest growing airport
in the world in terms of passenger growth The Hyderabad Airport has been ranked third and
the second fastest growing airport in the world and India with over 15 Million Passengers Per
Annum
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomylogistics
hyderabad-international-airport-is-worlds-third-fastest-
growing-airport-reportarticle29449734ece
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Space
After Chandrayaan-2 India will send man to
space by December 2021 Isro chief
Isro chairman K Sivan said the country is moving
ahead to meet its target of sending man to space by December 2021 He asserted that though
Isros plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2s Vikram module on the lunar surface did not go as per
script it will have no bearing with on the Gaganyaan mission He said the mission has
achieved 98 per cent of its objectives
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomsciencenewsindia-s-first-
manned-space-flight-by-december-2021-says-isro-chief-k-
sivan-1569132767491html
ISRO DRDO ink MoUs to provide
technologies for Human Space Mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
joined hands with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for
development of human-centric systems for the Human Space Mission to demonstrate its human
space flight capabilities ISRO aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability before
the 75th anniversary of Indias independence in
2022
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlenews-aniisro-
drdo-ink-mous-to-provide-technologies-for-human-space-
mission-119091701594_1html
Tourism
India ranked 34th on world travel tourism
competitiveness index Report
India has moved up six places to rank 34th on
world travel and tourism competitiveness index driven by rich natural and cultural resources
and strong price competitiveness a WEF report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storiesindia-moves-up-6-places-to-34th-rank-on-world-
travel-tourism-competitiveness-index-wef-report-
119090400693_1html
Reduction of e-Tourist visa fee
bull A short duration e-visa for tourist with
one-month validity with visa fee of USD 25
has been introduced
bull To encourage off season (April-June)
tourism visa fee of USD 25 would be
reduced to USD10
bull Validity of regular e-visa with fee of USD
80 has been increased from current permissible 1 year to 5 years with multiple
entry
bull Fee for 1-year e-tourist visa has been
reduced from USD 80 to USD 40
Read More
httpsindianvisaonlinegovinevisatvoahtml
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Upcoming Trade Fairs in India 2019 ndash 2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Sectors Companies
Centre to invest US$ 357 billion in fisheries
in 3-5 years
As part of the ambitious Blue Revolution project the Union government has lined up ₹25000
crore to invest in different segments of the
fisheries sector in the next three to five years
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecommarketscommoditi
escentre-to-invest-25000-cr-in-fisheries-in-3-5-
yearsarticle29329285ece
With more than 7000 start-ups Delhi-NCR
emerges as Indias unicorn hub
Delhi-NCR has over 7000 start-ups 10
Unicorns and a cumulative valuation of US$50
billion Delhi-NCR will become one of the Top 5 Global Start-up hubs with 12000 start-ups 30
unicorns and cumulative valuation of about US$150 billion by 2025 Bengaluru has US$ 32-
37 bn Mumbai has US$ 10-12 bn
Read More
httpswwwbusinesstodayincurrentcorporatedelhi-ncr-
is-a-bigger-start-up-hubstory378304html
Warburg Pincus may buy Andhra Banks
205 stake in IndiaFirst says report
Warburg Pincus is in talks to buy a 205 per cent
stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance from Andhra Bank Andhra Bank is looking to sell a partial
stake in the companyrdquo a person familiar with the deal was quoted as saying in the report The deal
if finalized will help Andhra Bank earn up to Rs 700 crore (US$ 10016 million) said sources who
were quoted in the report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompanieswarburg-pincus-may-buy-
andhra-bank-s-20-5-stake-in-indiafirst-says-report-
119091600419_1html
Mother Dairy to recycle 832 tonnes of plastic
by March 2020
Mother Dairy a leading milk supplier in Delhi-
NCR said it will recycle 832 tonnes of plastic by March next year as part of its efforts to protect
environment Mother Dairy with the help of a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) has
collected and recycled around 1073 tonnes of
plastic waste till May 2019
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsmother-dairy-to-recycle-832-
tonnes-of-plastic-by-march-2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
OYO raises $1 bn from investors led by
Softbank firm now valued at $5 bn
Indian hospitality start-up OYO has raised a
massive $1 billion (Rs 7263 billion) from four
existing investors led by SoftBank The latest fundraising is estimated to value OYO which
operates in the budget hospitality space at around $5 billion (Rs 363 billion) a five-fold
increase since September last year when the last funding round took place OYO was not even a
unicorn (a start-up valued at $1 billion and
above) before this funding round
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlecompaniesoyo-
raises-1-bn-from-investors-led-by-softbank-start-up-
valued-at-5-bn-118092500381_1html
12 Indian companies in Sustainability Index
of Dow
A dozen Indian companies have made it to the
Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2019 up
from 10 firms last year The DJSI assesses companies on corporate governance
environmental and social performance and sustainable business practices The companies
include Mahindra amp Mahindra Tata Motors Glenmark Havells India MampM Financial
services Godrej Consumer Products Hindalco Industries Tata Steel Infosys Tech Mahindra
and Wipro made it to the DJSI Emerging Markets
2019 Index
Read More
httpstimesofindiaindiatimescombusinessindia-
businessdow-jones-sustainability-index-now-has-12-desi-
cosarticleshow71301447cms
Lockheed to begin supplying F-16 wings from
Indian plant in 2020
Lockheed is bidding for a contract estimated at
more than $15 billion to supply the Indian Air Force with 114 combat planes and has offered to
shift its F-16 production line from the United States to India It plans to build an upgraded
version of the aircraft which it calls F-21 The
wings of all future F-16s that the company will sell worldwide will be produced in a joint venture
with Indiarsquos Tata Advanced Systems in the
southern city of Hyderabad
Read More
httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-lockheed-
indialockheed-to-begin-supplying-f-16-wings-from-
indian-plant-in-2020-idUSKBN1WB1W5
OnePlus expects to start manufacturing TVs
in India by early next year
OnePlus is currently in discussions for
partnering an OEM for local manufacturing in India India is the first market where OnePlus is
bringing its smart television
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomtechnologytech-newsoneplus-
expects-to-start-manufacturing-tvs-in-india-by-early-next-
year-1569547430983html
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Automobile
Hyundai plans to boost digital presence in
India to tap new age customers
South Korean auto major Hyundai is looking to
enhance digital presence in India so that its online channel can function as a key customer
acquisition point while running parallel to its
existing offline sales network
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storieshyundai-to-rev-up-digital-presence-to-tap-new-age-
customers-119090100371_1html
Honda Cars ties up with Orix to launch car
leasing service in India
Honda Cars India Ltd signed a lease with car renting company Orix with many benefits to
customers like comprehensive insurance plans maintenance packages tax management and
curated rentals
Read More
httpswwwnews18comnewsautohonda-cars-india-
announces-tie-up-with-orix-for-car-leasing-services-
2305265html
Retail
V-Mart to hire 2000 people invest US$ 164
million for 60 new stores in FY20
Value fashion and lifestyle products retailer V-Mart Retail would hire 2000 people and invest
Rs 115 crore this fiscal to expand its footprint The retailer which mainly operates in tier-II and
III cities plans to add around 60 stores this
fiscal taking its total count to 275
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlecompaniesv-
mart-to-hire-2-000-people-invest-rs-115-crore-for-60-new-
stores-in-fy20-119090100287_1html
Biyanis FSC to invest Rs 1000 crore to boost
supply chain management
Future Supply Chain Solutions (FSC) promoted by Kishor Biyanis Future Enterprise Ltd has
chalked out a capital expenditure of Rs 1000 crore to ramp up its capacity to improve its third-
party logistics services to existing and new clients With this investment FSC Indias
leading organised third-party supply chain and logistics service provider plans to create India
Food Grid (IFG) a network of 38 integrated food
distribution centres providing pan India reach
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesbiyani-s-fsc-to-invest-rs-
1-000-cr-to-boost-supply-chain-management-
119090300291_1html
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Renewables
PM Modi vows to more than double Indias
non-fossil fuel target to 450 GW
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on gave a clarion call for a global peoples movement to bring
about a behavioural change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to
more than double Indias non-fossil fuel target to
450 gigawatts (GW) The time for talking is over The world needs to act now PM Modi asserted
193 solar panels were installed by India on UNs
rooftop
Read More
httpswwwindiatodayinindiastorypm-modi-vows-
more-double-india-non-fossil-fuel-target-450-gw-
1602422-2019-09-24
India 6th-Largest Investor in Renewable
Energy Study
With investments of $90 billion in renewable
energy over the last decade India is placed sixth in the list of countries that have made the most
investments in clean energy says a new study China US Japan Germany and UK are the top
five countries NTPC - the countryrsquos largest power
producer is planning to install two 5000MW ultra mega solar parks in Gujarat and Rajasthan
The locations have been identified the land acquisition process is set to begin soon while
bids from investors will be called for in March
2020
Read More
httpsweathercomen-INindianewsnews2019-09-05-
solar-park-investment-india-renewable-energy
Telangana to have 5 GW solar power capacity
by 2020
Telangana is on course to achieving 5 Giga Watts
(GW) of renewable energy capacity by next year and the state plans to come out with a tender for
setting up of about 1000 MW (1 GW) of solar
power generation capacity
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomytelangana
-to-have-5-giga-watt-solar-power-capacity-by-
2020article29323051ece
Indiarsquos 5-Yr Power Plan Move Away from
Generation Focus on Supply
The countrys current installed power generation
capacity stands at 360000 Mw with thermal (coal and gas) contributing 250000 Mw The
current renewable power capacity is 80000 Mw India would need 6440 Mw of thermal power
during 2017-22
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindias-5year-power-plan-move-
away-from-generation-focus-on-supply
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Digital Technology Media
Google signs pact with IT ministry for Build
for Digital India
Tech giant Google has signed a statement of
intent with the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) for rolling out Build for Digital India
programme The programme will offer a platform to engineering students to develop market-ready
technology-based solutions that address key
social problems a release said
Read More
httpswwwmoneycontrolcomnewsbusinesscompanies
google-signs-pact-with-it-ministry-for-build-for-digital-
india-4393121html
Adani Group Reliance Industries to lock
horns for Indias data centres
Mukesh Ambani chairman and managing
director announced a partnership with Microsoft to launch data centres across India In January
the Adani Group committed to developing data
centres in Andhra Pradesh with Rs 70000 crore of investments in digital and energy
infrastructure Adani has made initial moves in businesses like petrochemicals natural gas and
petroleum retailing where RIL is an established player Data centres would be a new segment for
both
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsadani-group-reliance-
industries-to-lock-horns-for-indias-data-centres
Amazonrsquos bet on AI brings it big business and
serious competition in India
In a battle to dominate cloud computing services
Amazon Internet Services which provides Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology in India
is taking on rivals Google and Microsoft by wooing customers with its artificial intelligence
(AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies These customers range from top start-ups like
bike sharing firm Yulu hotel network OYO and
tea retailer chain Point to large conglomerates
such as Aditya Birla and Tata Motors
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsamazons-bet-on-ai-brings-it-
big-business-and-serious-competition-in-india
Infosys opens 6th innovation centre in US to
hire 1000 workers by 2023
Infosys has opened a technology and innovation centre in Arizona making it the sixth such centre
in the United States (US) The new centre will focus on autonomous technologies Internet of
Things (IoT) full-stack engineering data science
and cyber security
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsinfosys-opens-6th-innovation-
centre-in-us-to-hire-1000-workers-by-2023
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Reliance Jio adds 85 million subscribers in
July Airtel gains 25 million users
Reliance Jio added 85 million subscribers in
July according to data from the Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Bharti Airtel reported 25 million subscribers exiting its
network Vodafone Idea had 34 million exits Jiorsquos highest reported monthly addition this year
has been 94 million in March
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesreliance-jio-adds-8-5-mn-
subscribers-in-july-airtel-gains-2-5-mn-users-
119091801443_1html
Infosys is worlds third Best Regarded
Company
As many as 17 Indian companies including
Infosys TCS and HDFC have been named in the list of Worlds Best Regarded Companies
compiled by Forbes Infosys jumped to the third spot from 31st position in 2018 Indian
companies TCE (22nd position) amp Tata Motors
(31) featured among the top 50 in the coveted list
Read more
httpseconomictimesindiatimescomnewscompanycorp
orate-trendsinfosys-tcs-hdfc-among-17-indian-firms-in-
forbes-best-regarded-
companiesarticleshow71275653cms
Accenture Launches Experience Activation
Network to Power Growth for Worldrsquos Leading
Brands
Acenture has opened a center in Mumbai that
serves as the centerpiece of its new ldquoexperience activation networkrdquo a collection of state-of-the-
art sites worldwide that are dedicated to
powering brand experiences that deliver
marketing-led growth
Read More
httpswwwbusinesswirecomnewshome201909230058
16en
Eros Now announces collaboration with Microsoft to develop next generation online
video platform
Eros Now a South Asian entertainment OTT
(over-the-top) video platform by Eros
International Plc a Global Indian Entertainment Company the ultimate one-stop destination for
the internet generation to consume captivating content today announced a collaboration with
Microsoft to build a next generation online video platform on Microsoft Azure targeted at its
consumers across the globe This is a unique association for Microsoft in India in the online
video space
Read More
httpsnewsmicrosoftcomen-ineros-now-microsoft-
collaborate-next-generation-online-video-platform
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Defence
Russia plans to set up more than 20 nuclear
power units in India in next 20 years
Russia said that it is planning to set up more
than 20 nuclear power units in India in the next 20 years Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited
Russias Far Eastern city of Vladivostok and gave a joint statement at the 20th Annual Summit
between the two countries along with Russian
President Vladimir Putin by side The two sides exchanged numerous agreements including
military and technical cooperation energy and science LNG Business and LNG supplies and
natural gas in the presence of the two leaders
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomnewsindiarussia-plans-to-set-
up-above-20-nuclear-power-units-in-india-in-next-20-
years-1567600889899html
India to spend as much as US$130 bn to
modernise military in next 7 years
India has finalized a road map to spend US$ 130 billion in the next five to seven years to
modernise the armed forces and bolster their combat capabilities over rivals in the region
according to an official document and military
sources
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindia-to-spend-as-much-as-
us130-bn-to-modernise-military-in-next-7-years
India to achieve US$ 26 billion defence
industry by 2025 Defence Minister
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said India
will achieve 26 Billion dollars Defence Industry
by 2025 Defence sector has been identified as one of the most prominent sectors under Make
in India initiative to realize 5 Trillion-dollar Economy by 2024 Investment of 10 billion US
dollar and creation of 23 million employment
opportunities is envisaged
Read More
httpwwwnewsonaircomMain-News-
Detailsaspxid=371717
Logistics
Hyderabad International Airport is worldrsquos
third fastest growing airport Report
The GMR Hyderabad International Airport has been featured as the third fastest growing airport
in the world in terms of passenger growth The Hyderabad Airport has been ranked third and
the second fastest growing airport in the world and India with over 15 Million Passengers Per
Annum
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomylogistics
hyderabad-international-airport-is-worlds-third-fastest-
growing-airport-reportarticle29449734ece
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Space
After Chandrayaan-2 India will send man to
space by December 2021 Isro chief
Isro chairman K Sivan said the country is moving
ahead to meet its target of sending man to space by December 2021 He asserted that though
Isros plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2s Vikram module on the lunar surface did not go as per
script it will have no bearing with on the Gaganyaan mission He said the mission has
achieved 98 per cent of its objectives
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomsciencenewsindia-s-first-
manned-space-flight-by-december-2021-says-isro-chief-k-
sivan-1569132767491html
ISRO DRDO ink MoUs to provide
technologies for Human Space Mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
joined hands with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for
development of human-centric systems for the Human Space Mission to demonstrate its human
space flight capabilities ISRO aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability before
the 75th anniversary of Indias independence in
2022
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlenews-aniisro-
drdo-ink-mous-to-provide-technologies-for-human-space-
mission-119091701594_1html
Tourism
India ranked 34th on world travel tourism
competitiveness index Report
India has moved up six places to rank 34th on
world travel and tourism competitiveness index driven by rich natural and cultural resources
and strong price competitiveness a WEF report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storiesindia-moves-up-6-places-to-34th-rank-on-world-
travel-tourism-competitiveness-index-wef-report-
119090400693_1html
Reduction of e-Tourist visa fee
bull A short duration e-visa for tourist with
one-month validity with visa fee of USD 25
has been introduced
bull To encourage off season (April-June)
tourism visa fee of USD 25 would be
reduced to USD10
bull Validity of regular e-visa with fee of USD
80 has been increased from current permissible 1 year to 5 years with multiple
entry
bull Fee for 1-year e-tourist visa has been
reduced from USD 80 to USD 40
Read More
httpsindianvisaonlinegovinevisatvoahtml
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Upcoming Trade Fairs in India 2019 ndash 2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
OYO raises $1 bn from investors led by
Softbank firm now valued at $5 bn
Indian hospitality start-up OYO has raised a
massive $1 billion (Rs 7263 billion) from four
existing investors led by SoftBank The latest fundraising is estimated to value OYO which
operates in the budget hospitality space at around $5 billion (Rs 363 billion) a five-fold
increase since September last year when the last funding round took place OYO was not even a
unicorn (a start-up valued at $1 billion and
above) before this funding round
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlecompaniesoyo-
raises-1-bn-from-investors-led-by-softbank-start-up-
valued-at-5-bn-118092500381_1html
12 Indian companies in Sustainability Index
of Dow
A dozen Indian companies have made it to the
Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2019 up
from 10 firms last year The DJSI assesses companies on corporate governance
environmental and social performance and sustainable business practices The companies
include Mahindra amp Mahindra Tata Motors Glenmark Havells India MampM Financial
services Godrej Consumer Products Hindalco Industries Tata Steel Infosys Tech Mahindra
and Wipro made it to the DJSI Emerging Markets
2019 Index
Read More
httpstimesofindiaindiatimescombusinessindia-
businessdow-jones-sustainability-index-now-has-12-desi-
cosarticleshow71301447cms
Lockheed to begin supplying F-16 wings from
Indian plant in 2020
Lockheed is bidding for a contract estimated at
more than $15 billion to supply the Indian Air Force with 114 combat planes and has offered to
shift its F-16 production line from the United States to India It plans to build an upgraded
version of the aircraft which it calls F-21 The
wings of all future F-16s that the company will sell worldwide will be produced in a joint venture
with Indiarsquos Tata Advanced Systems in the
southern city of Hyderabad
Read More
httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-lockheed-
indialockheed-to-begin-supplying-f-16-wings-from-
indian-plant-in-2020-idUSKBN1WB1W5
OnePlus expects to start manufacturing TVs
in India by early next year
OnePlus is currently in discussions for
partnering an OEM for local manufacturing in India India is the first market where OnePlus is
bringing its smart television
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomtechnologytech-newsoneplus-
expects-to-start-manufacturing-tvs-in-india-by-early-next-
year-1569547430983html
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Automobile
Hyundai plans to boost digital presence in
India to tap new age customers
South Korean auto major Hyundai is looking to
enhance digital presence in India so that its online channel can function as a key customer
acquisition point while running parallel to its
existing offline sales network
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storieshyundai-to-rev-up-digital-presence-to-tap-new-age-
customers-119090100371_1html
Honda Cars ties up with Orix to launch car
leasing service in India
Honda Cars India Ltd signed a lease with car renting company Orix with many benefits to
customers like comprehensive insurance plans maintenance packages tax management and
curated rentals
Read More
httpswwwnews18comnewsautohonda-cars-india-
announces-tie-up-with-orix-for-car-leasing-services-
2305265html
Retail
V-Mart to hire 2000 people invest US$ 164
million for 60 new stores in FY20
Value fashion and lifestyle products retailer V-Mart Retail would hire 2000 people and invest
Rs 115 crore this fiscal to expand its footprint The retailer which mainly operates in tier-II and
III cities plans to add around 60 stores this
fiscal taking its total count to 275
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlecompaniesv-
mart-to-hire-2-000-people-invest-rs-115-crore-for-60-new-
stores-in-fy20-119090100287_1html
Biyanis FSC to invest Rs 1000 crore to boost
supply chain management
Future Supply Chain Solutions (FSC) promoted by Kishor Biyanis Future Enterprise Ltd has
chalked out a capital expenditure of Rs 1000 crore to ramp up its capacity to improve its third-
party logistics services to existing and new clients With this investment FSC Indias
leading organised third-party supply chain and logistics service provider plans to create India
Food Grid (IFG) a network of 38 integrated food
distribution centres providing pan India reach
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesbiyani-s-fsc-to-invest-rs-
1-000-cr-to-boost-supply-chain-management-
119090300291_1html
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Renewables
PM Modi vows to more than double Indias
non-fossil fuel target to 450 GW
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on gave a clarion call for a global peoples movement to bring
about a behavioural change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to
more than double Indias non-fossil fuel target to
450 gigawatts (GW) The time for talking is over The world needs to act now PM Modi asserted
193 solar panels were installed by India on UNs
rooftop
Read More
httpswwwindiatodayinindiastorypm-modi-vows-
more-double-india-non-fossil-fuel-target-450-gw-
1602422-2019-09-24
India 6th-Largest Investor in Renewable
Energy Study
With investments of $90 billion in renewable
energy over the last decade India is placed sixth in the list of countries that have made the most
investments in clean energy says a new study China US Japan Germany and UK are the top
five countries NTPC - the countryrsquos largest power
producer is planning to install two 5000MW ultra mega solar parks in Gujarat and Rajasthan
The locations have been identified the land acquisition process is set to begin soon while
bids from investors will be called for in March
2020
Read More
httpsweathercomen-INindianewsnews2019-09-05-
solar-park-investment-india-renewable-energy
Telangana to have 5 GW solar power capacity
by 2020
Telangana is on course to achieving 5 Giga Watts
(GW) of renewable energy capacity by next year and the state plans to come out with a tender for
setting up of about 1000 MW (1 GW) of solar
power generation capacity
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomytelangana
-to-have-5-giga-watt-solar-power-capacity-by-
2020article29323051ece
Indiarsquos 5-Yr Power Plan Move Away from
Generation Focus on Supply
The countrys current installed power generation
capacity stands at 360000 Mw with thermal (coal and gas) contributing 250000 Mw The
current renewable power capacity is 80000 Mw India would need 6440 Mw of thermal power
during 2017-22
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindias-5year-power-plan-move-
away-from-generation-focus-on-supply
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Digital Technology Media
Google signs pact with IT ministry for Build
for Digital India
Tech giant Google has signed a statement of
intent with the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) for rolling out Build for Digital India
programme The programme will offer a platform to engineering students to develop market-ready
technology-based solutions that address key
social problems a release said
Read More
httpswwwmoneycontrolcomnewsbusinesscompanies
google-signs-pact-with-it-ministry-for-build-for-digital-
india-4393121html
Adani Group Reliance Industries to lock
horns for Indias data centres
Mukesh Ambani chairman and managing
director announced a partnership with Microsoft to launch data centres across India In January
the Adani Group committed to developing data
centres in Andhra Pradesh with Rs 70000 crore of investments in digital and energy
infrastructure Adani has made initial moves in businesses like petrochemicals natural gas and
petroleum retailing where RIL is an established player Data centres would be a new segment for
both
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsadani-group-reliance-
industries-to-lock-horns-for-indias-data-centres
Amazonrsquos bet on AI brings it big business and
serious competition in India
In a battle to dominate cloud computing services
Amazon Internet Services which provides Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology in India
is taking on rivals Google and Microsoft by wooing customers with its artificial intelligence
(AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies These customers range from top start-ups like
bike sharing firm Yulu hotel network OYO and
tea retailer chain Point to large conglomerates
such as Aditya Birla and Tata Motors
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsamazons-bet-on-ai-brings-it-
big-business-and-serious-competition-in-india
Infosys opens 6th innovation centre in US to
hire 1000 workers by 2023
Infosys has opened a technology and innovation centre in Arizona making it the sixth such centre
in the United States (US) The new centre will focus on autonomous technologies Internet of
Things (IoT) full-stack engineering data science
and cyber security
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsinfosys-opens-6th-innovation-
centre-in-us-to-hire-1000-workers-by-2023
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Reliance Jio adds 85 million subscribers in
July Airtel gains 25 million users
Reliance Jio added 85 million subscribers in
July according to data from the Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Bharti Airtel reported 25 million subscribers exiting its
network Vodafone Idea had 34 million exits Jiorsquos highest reported monthly addition this year
has been 94 million in March
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesreliance-jio-adds-8-5-mn-
subscribers-in-july-airtel-gains-2-5-mn-users-
119091801443_1html
Infosys is worlds third Best Regarded
Company
As many as 17 Indian companies including
Infosys TCS and HDFC have been named in the list of Worlds Best Regarded Companies
compiled by Forbes Infosys jumped to the third spot from 31st position in 2018 Indian
companies TCE (22nd position) amp Tata Motors
(31) featured among the top 50 in the coveted list
Read more
httpseconomictimesindiatimescomnewscompanycorp
orate-trendsinfosys-tcs-hdfc-among-17-indian-firms-in-
forbes-best-regarded-
companiesarticleshow71275653cms
Accenture Launches Experience Activation
Network to Power Growth for Worldrsquos Leading
Brands
Acenture has opened a center in Mumbai that
serves as the centerpiece of its new ldquoexperience activation networkrdquo a collection of state-of-the-
art sites worldwide that are dedicated to
powering brand experiences that deliver
marketing-led growth
Read More
httpswwwbusinesswirecomnewshome201909230058
16en
Eros Now announces collaboration with Microsoft to develop next generation online
video platform
Eros Now a South Asian entertainment OTT
(over-the-top) video platform by Eros
International Plc a Global Indian Entertainment Company the ultimate one-stop destination for
the internet generation to consume captivating content today announced a collaboration with
Microsoft to build a next generation online video platform on Microsoft Azure targeted at its
consumers across the globe This is a unique association for Microsoft in India in the online
video space
Read More
httpsnewsmicrosoftcomen-ineros-now-microsoft-
collaborate-next-generation-online-video-platform
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Defence
Russia plans to set up more than 20 nuclear
power units in India in next 20 years
Russia said that it is planning to set up more
than 20 nuclear power units in India in the next 20 years Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited
Russias Far Eastern city of Vladivostok and gave a joint statement at the 20th Annual Summit
between the two countries along with Russian
President Vladimir Putin by side The two sides exchanged numerous agreements including
military and technical cooperation energy and science LNG Business and LNG supplies and
natural gas in the presence of the two leaders
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomnewsindiarussia-plans-to-set-
up-above-20-nuclear-power-units-in-india-in-next-20-
years-1567600889899html
India to spend as much as US$130 bn to
modernise military in next 7 years
India has finalized a road map to spend US$ 130 billion in the next five to seven years to
modernise the armed forces and bolster their combat capabilities over rivals in the region
according to an official document and military
sources
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindia-to-spend-as-much-as-
us130-bn-to-modernise-military-in-next-7-years
India to achieve US$ 26 billion defence
industry by 2025 Defence Minister
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said India
will achieve 26 Billion dollars Defence Industry
by 2025 Defence sector has been identified as one of the most prominent sectors under Make
in India initiative to realize 5 Trillion-dollar Economy by 2024 Investment of 10 billion US
dollar and creation of 23 million employment
opportunities is envisaged
Read More
httpwwwnewsonaircomMain-News-
Detailsaspxid=371717
Logistics
Hyderabad International Airport is worldrsquos
third fastest growing airport Report
The GMR Hyderabad International Airport has been featured as the third fastest growing airport
in the world in terms of passenger growth The Hyderabad Airport has been ranked third and
the second fastest growing airport in the world and India with over 15 Million Passengers Per
Annum
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomylogistics
hyderabad-international-airport-is-worlds-third-fastest-
growing-airport-reportarticle29449734ece
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Space
After Chandrayaan-2 India will send man to
space by December 2021 Isro chief
Isro chairman K Sivan said the country is moving
ahead to meet its target of sending man to space by December 2021 He asserted that though
Isros plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2s Vikram module on the lunar surface did not go as per
script it will have no bearing with on the Gaganyaan mission He said the mission has
achieved 98 per cent of its objectives
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomsciencenewsindia-s-first-
manned-space-flight-by-december-2021-says-isro-chief-k-
sivan-1569132767491html
ISRO DRDO ink MoUs to provide
technologies for Human Space Mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
joined hands with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for
development of human-centric systems for the Human Space Mission to demonstrate its human
space flight capabilities ISRO aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability before
the 75th anniversary of Indias independence in
2022
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlenews-aniisro-
drdo-ink-mous-to-provide-technologies-for-human-space-
mission-119091701594_1html
Tourism
India ranked 34th on world travel tourism
competitiveness index Report
India has moved up six places to rank 34th on
world travel and tourism competitiveness index driven by rich natural and cultural resources
and strong price competitiveness a WEF report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storiesindia-moves-up-6-places-to-34th-rank-on-world-
travel-tourism-competitiveness-index-wef-report-
119090400693_1html
Reduction of e-Tourist visa fee
bull A short duration e-visa for tourist with
one-month validity with visa fee of USD 25
has been introduced
bull To encourage off season (April-June)
tourism visa fee of USD 25 would be
reduced to USD10
bull Validity of regular e-visa with fee of USD
80 has been increased from current permissible 1 year to 5 years with multiple
entry
bull Fee for 1-year e-tourist visa has been
reduced from USD 80 to USD 40
Read More
httpsindianvisaonlinegovinevisatvoahtml
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Upcoming Trade Fairs in India 2019 ndash 2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Automobile
Hyundai plans to boost digital presence in
India to tap new age customers
South Korean auto major Hyundai is looking to
enhance digital presence in India so that its online channel can function as a key customer
acquisition point while running parallel to its
existing offline sales network
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storieshyundai-to-rev-up-digital-presence-to-tap-new-age-
customers-119090100371_1html
Honda Cars ties up with Orix to launch car
leasing service in India
Honda Cars India Ltd signed a lease with car renting company Orix with many benefits to
customers like comprehensive insurance plans maintenance packages tax management and
curated rentals
Read More
httpswwwnews18comnewsautohonda-cars-india-
announces-tie-up-with-orix-for-car-leasing-services-
2305265html
Retail
V-Mart to hire 2000 people invest US$ 164
million for 60 new stores in FY20
Value fashion and lifestyle products retailer V-Mart Retail would hire 2000 people and invest
Rs 115 crore this fiscal to expand its footprint The retailer which mainly operates in tier-II and
III cities plans to add around 60 stores this
fiscal taking its total count to 275
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlecompaniesv-
mart-to-hire-2-000-people-invest-rs-115-crore-for-60-new-
stores-in-fy20-119090100287_1html
Biyanis FSC to invest Rs 1000 crore to boost
supply chain management
Future Supply Chain Solutions (FSC) promoted by Kishor Biyanis Future Enterprise Ltd has
chalked out a capital expenditure of Rs 1000 crore to ramp up its capacity to improve its third-
party logistics services to existing and new clients With this investment FSC Indias
leading organised third-party supply chain and logistics service provider plans to create India
Food Grid (IFG) a network of 38 integrated food
distribution centres providing pan India reach
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesbiyani-s-fsc-to-invest-rs-
1-000-cr-to-boost-supply-chain-management-
119090300291_1html
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Renewables
PM Modi vows to more than double Indias
non-fossil fuel target to 450 GW
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on gave a clarion call for a global peoples movement to bring
about a behavioural change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to
more than double Indias non-fossil fuel target to
450 gigawatts (GW) The time for talking is over The world needs to act now PM Modi asserted
193 solar panels were installed by India on UNs
rooftop
Read More
httpswwwindiatodayinindiastorypm-modi-vows-
more-double-india-non-fossil-fuel-target-450-gw-
1602422-2019-09-24
India 6th-Largest Investor in Renewable
Energy Study
With investments of $90 billion in renewable
energy over the last decade India is placed sixth in the list of countries that have made the most
investments in clean energy says a new study China US Japan Germany and UK are the top
five countries NTPC - the countryrsquos largest power
producer is planning to install two 5000MW ultra mega solar parks in Gujarat and Rajasthan
The locations have been identified the land acquisition process is set to begin soon while
bids from investors will be called for in March
2020
Read More
httpsweathercomen-INindianewsnews2019-09-05-
solar-park-investment-india-renewable-energy
Telangana to have 5 GW solar power capacity
by 2020
Telangana is on course to achieving 5 Giga Watts
(GW) of renewable energy capacity by next year and the state plans to come out with a tender for
setting up of about 1000 MW (1 GW) of solar
power generation capacity
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomytelangana
-to-have-5-giga-watt-solar-power-capacity-by-
2020article29323051ece
Indiarsquos 5-Yr Power Plan Move Away from
Generation Focus on Supply
The countrys current installed power generation
capacity stands at 360000 Mw with thermal (coal and gas) contributing 250000 Mw The
current renewable power capacity is 80000 Mw India would need 6440 Mw of thermal power
during 2017-22
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindias-5year-power-plan-move-
away-from-generation-focus-on-supply
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Digital Technology Media
Google signs pact with IT ministry for Build
for Digital India
Tech giant Google has signed a statement of
intent with the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) for rolling out Build for Digital India
programme The programme will offer a platform to engineering students to develop market-ready
technology-based solutions that address key
social problems a release said
Read More
httpswwwmoneycontrolcomnewsbusinesscompanies
google-signs-pact-with-it-ministry-for-build-for-digital-
india-4393121html
Adani Group Reliance Industries to lock
horns for Indias data centres
Mukesh Ambani chairman and managing
director announced a partnership with Microsoft to launch data centres across India In January
the Adani Group committed to developing data
centres in Andhra Pradesh with Rs 70000 crore of investments in digital and energy
infrastructure Adani has made initial moves in businesses like petrochemicals natural gas and
petroleum retailing where RIL is an established player Data centres would be a new segment for
both
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsadani-group-reliance-
industries-to-lock-horns-for-indias-data-centres
Amazonrsquos bet on AI brings it big business and
serious competition in India
In a battle to dominate cloud computing services
Amazon Internet Services which provides Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology in India
is taking on rivals Google and Microsoft by wooing customers with its artificial intelligence
(AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies These customers range from top start-ups like
bike sharing firm Yulu hotel network OYO and
tea retailer chain Point to large conglomerates
such as Aditya Birla and Tata Motors
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsamazons-bet-on-ai-brings-it-
big-business-and-serious-competition-in-india
Infosys opens 6th innovation centre in US to
hire 1000 workers by 2023
Infosys has opened a technology and innovation centre in Arizona making it the sixth such centre
in the United States (US) The new centre will focus on autonomous technologies Internet of
Things (IoT) full-stack engineering data science
and cyber security
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsinfosys-opens-6th-innovation-
centre-in-us-to-hire-1000-workers-by-2023
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Reliance Jio adds 85 million subscribers in
July Airtel gains 25 million users
Reliance Jio added 85 million subscribers in
July according to data from the Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Bharti Airtel reported 25 million subscribers exiting its
network Vodafone Idea had 34 million exits Jiorsquos highest reported monthly addition this year
has been 94 million in March
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesreliance-jio-adds-8-5-mn-
subscribers-in-july-airtel-gains-2-5-mn-users-
119091801443_1html
Infosys is worlds third Best Regarded
Company
As many as 17 Indian companies including
Infosys TCS and HDFC have been named in the list of Worlds Best Regarded Companies
compiled by Forbes Infosys jumped to the third spot from 31st position in 2018 Indian
companies TCE (22nd position) amp Tata Motors
(31) featured among the top 50 in the coveted list
Read more
httpseconomictimesindiatimescomnewscompanycorp
orate-trendsinfosys-tcs-hdfc-among-17-indian-firms-in-
forbes-best-regarded-
companiesarticleshow71275653cms
Accenture Launches Experience Activation
Network to Power Growth for Worldrsquos Leading
Brands
Acenture has opened a center in Mumbai that
serves as the centerpiece of its new ldquoexperience activation networkrdquo a collection of state-of-the-
art sites worldwide that are dedicated to
powering brand experiences that deliver
marketing-led growth
Read More
httpswwwbusinesswirecomnewshome201909230058
16en
Eros Now announces collaboration with Microsoft to develop next generation online
video platform
Eros Now a South Asian entertainment OTT
(over-the-top) video platform by Eros
International Plc a Global Indian Entertainment Company the ultimate one-stop destination for
the internet generation to consume captivating content today announced a collaboration with
Microsoft to build a next generation online video platform on Microsoft Azure targeted at its
consumers across the globe This is a unique association for Microsoft in India in the online
video space
Read More
httpsnewsmicrosoftcomen-ineros-now-microsoft-
collaborate-next-generation-online-video-platform
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Defence
Russia plans to set up more than 20 nuclear
power units in India in next 20 years
Russia said that it is planning to set up more
than 20 nuclear power units in India in the next 20 years Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited
Russias Far Eastern city of Vladivostok and gave a joint statement at the 20th Annual Summit
between the two countries along with Russian
President Vladimir Putin by side The two sides exchanged numerous agreements including
military and technical cooperation energy and science LNG Business and LNG supplies and
natural gas in the presence of the two leaders
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomnewsindiarussia-plans-to-set-
up-above-20-nuclear-power-units-in-india-in-next-20-
years-1567600889899html
India to spend as much as US$130 bn to
modernise military in next 7 years
India has finalized a road map to spend US$ 130 billion in the next five to seven years to
modernise the armed forces and bolster their combat capabilities over rivals in the region
according to an official document and military
sources
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindia-to-spend-as-much-as-
us130-bn-to-modernise-military-in-next-7-years
India to achieve US$ 26 billion defence
industry by 2025 Defence Minister
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said India
will achieve 26 Billion dollars Defence Industry
by 2025 Defence sector has been identified as one of the most prominent sectors under Make
in India initiative to realize 5 Trillion-dollar Economy by 2024 Investment of 10 billion US
dollar and creation of 23 million employment
opportunities is envisaged
Read More
httpwwwnewsonaircomMain-News-
Detailsaspxid=371717
Logistics
Hyderabad International Airport is worldrsquos
third fastest growing airport Report
The GMR Hyderabad International Airport has been featured as the third fastest growing airport
in the world in terms of passenger growth The Hyderabad Airport has been ranked third and
the second fastest growing airport in the world and India with over 15 Million Passengers Per
Annum
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomylogistics
hyderabad-international-airport-is-worlds-third-fastest-
growing-airport-reportarticle29449734ece
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Space
After Chandrayaan-2 India will send man to
space by December 2021 Isro chief
Isro chairman K Sivan said the country is moving
ahead to meet its target of sending man to space by December 2021 He asserted that though
Isros plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2s Vikram module on the lunar surface did not go as per
script it will have no bearing with on the Gaganyaan mission He said the mission has
achieved 98 per cent of its objectives
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomsciencenewsindia-s-first-
manned-space-flight-by-december-2021-says-isro-chief-k-
sivan-1569132767491html
ISRO DRDO ink MoUs to provide
technologies for Human Space Mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
joined hands with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for
development of human-centric systems for the Human Space Mission to demonstrate its human
space flight capabilities ISRO aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability before
the 75th anniversary of Indias independence in
2022
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlenews-aniisro-
drdo-ink-mous-to-provide-technologies-for-human-space-
mission-119091701594_1html
Tourism
India ranked 34th on world travel tourism
competitiveness index Report
India has moved up six places to rank 34th on
world travel and tourism competitiveness index driven by rich natural and cultural resources
and strong price competitiveness a WEF report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storiesindia-moves-up-6-places-to-34th-rank-on-world-
travel-tourism-competitiveness-index-wef-report-
119090400693_1html
Reduction of e-Tourist visa fee
bull A short duration e-visa for tourist with
one-month validity with visa fee of USD 25
has been introduced
bull To encourage off season (April-June)
tourism visa fee of USD 25 would be
reduced to USD10
bull Validity of regular e-visa with fee of USD
80 has been increased from current permissible 1 year to 5 years with multiple
entry
bull Fee for 1-year e-tourist visa has been
reduced from USD 80 to USD 40
Read More
httpsindianvisaonlinegovinevisatvoahtml
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Upcoming Trade Fairs in India 2019 ndash 2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Renewables
PM Modi vows to more than double Indias
non-fossil fuel target to 450 GW
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on gave a clarion call for a global peoples movement to bring
about a behavioural change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to
more than double Indias non-fossil fuel target to
450 gigawatts (GW) The time for talking is over The world needs to act now PM Modi asserted
193 solar panels were installed by India on UNs
rooftop
Read More
httpswwwindiatodayinindiastorypm-modi-vows-
more-double-india-non-fossil-fuel-target-450-gw-
1602422-2019-09-24
India 6th-Largest Investor in Renewable
Energy Study
With investments of $90 billion in renewable
energy over the last decade India is placed sixth in the list of countries that have made the most
investments in clean energy says a new study China US Japan Germany and UK are the top
five countries NTPC - the countryrsquos largest power
producer is planning to install two 5000MW ultra mega solar parks in Gujarat and Rajasthan
The locations have been identified the land acquisition process is set to begin soon while
bids from investors will be called for in March
2020
Read More
httpsweathercomen-INindianewsnews2019-09-05-
solar-park-investment-india-renewable-energy
Telangana to have 5 GW solar power capacity
by 2020
Telangana is on course to achieving 5 Giga Watts
(GW) of renewable energy capacity by next year and the state plans to come out with a tender for
setting up of about 1000 MW (1 GW) of solar
power generation capacity
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomytelangana
-to-have-5-giga-watt-solar-power-capacity-by-
2020article29323051ece
Indiarsquos 5-Yr Power Plan Move Away from
Generation Focus on Supply
The countrys current installed power generation
capacity stands at 360000 Mw with thermal (coal and gas) contributing 250000 Mw The
current renewable power capacity is 80000 Mw India would need 6440 Mw of thermal power
during 2017-22
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindias-5year-power-plan-move-
away-from-generation-focus-on-supply
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Digital Technology Media
Google signs pact with IT ministry for Build
for Digital India
Tech giant Google has signed a statement of
intent with the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) for rolling out Build for Digital India
programme The programme will offer a platform to engineering students to develop market-ready
technology-based solutions that address key
social problems a release said
Read More
httpswwwmoneycontrolcomnewsbusinesscompanies
google-signs-pact-with-it-ministry-for-build-for-digital-
india-4393121html
Adani Group Reliance Industries to lock
horns for Indias data centres
Mukesh Ambani chairman and managing
director announced a partnership with Microsoft to launch data centres across India In January
the Adani Group committed to developing data
centres in Andhra Pradesh with Rs 70000 crore of investments in digital and energy
infrastructure Adani has made initial moves in businesses like petrochemicals natural gas and
petroleum retailing where RIL is an established player Data centres would be a new segment for
both
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsadani-group-reliance-
industries-to-lock-horns-for-indias-data-centres
Amazonrsquos bet on AI brings it big business and
serious competition in India
In a battle to dominate cloud computing services
Amazon Internet Services which provides Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology in India
is taking on rivals Google and Microsoft by wooing customers with its artificial intelligence
(AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies These customers range from top start-ups like
bike sharing firm Yulu hotel network OYO and
tea retailer chain Point to large conglomerates
such as Aditya Birla and Tata Motors
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsamazons-bet-on-ai-brings-it-
big-business-and-serious-competition-in-india
Infosys opens 6th innovation centre in US to
hire 1000 workers by 2023
Infosys has opened a technology and innovation centre in Arizona making it the sixth such centre
in the United States (US) The new centre will focus on autonomous technologies Internet of
Things (IoT) full-stack engineering data science
and cyber security
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsinfosys-opens-6th-innovation-
centre-in-us-to-hire-1000-workers-by-2023
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Reliance Jio adds 85 million subscribers in
July Airtel gains 25 million users
Reliance Jio added 85 million subscribers in
July according to data from the Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Bharti Airtel reported 25 million subscribers exiting its
network Vodafone Idea had 34 million exits Jiorsquos highest reported monthly addition this year
has been 94 million in March
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesreliance-jio-adds-8-5-mn-
subscribers-in-july-airtel-gains-2-5-mn-users-
119091801443_1html
Infosys is worlds third Best Regarded
Company
As many as 17 Indian companies including
Infosys TCS and HDFC have been named in the list of Worlds Best Regarded Companies
compiled by Forbes Infosys jumped to the third spot from 31st position in 2018 Indian
companies TCE (22nd position) amp Tata Motors
(31) featured among the top 50 in the coveted list
Read more
httpseconomictimesindiatimescomnewscompanycorp
orate-trendsinfosys-tcs-hdfc-among-17-indian-firms-in-
forbes-best-regarded-
companiesarticleshow71275653cms
Accenture Launches Experience Activation
Network to Power Growth for Worldrsquos Leading
Brands
Acenture has opened a center in Mumbai that
serves as the centerpiece of its new ldquoexperience activation networkrdquo a collection of state-of-the-
art sites worldwide that are dedicated to
powering brand experiences that deliver
marketing-led growth
Read More
httpswwwbusinesswirecomnewshome201909230058
16en
Eros Now announces collaboration with Microsoft to develop next generation online
video platform
Eros Now a South Asian entertainment OTT
(over-the-top) video platform by Eros
International Plc a Global Indian Entertainment Company the ultimate one-stop destination for
the internet generation to consume captivating content today announced a collaboration with
Microsoft to build a next generation online video platform on Microsoft Azure targeted at its
consumers across the globe This is a unique association for Microsoft in India in the online
video space
Read More
httpsnewsmicrosoftcomen-ineros-now-microsoft-
collaborate-next-generation-online-video-platform
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Defence
Russia plans to set up more than 20 nuclear
power units in India in next 20 years
Russia said that it is planning to set up more
than 20 nuclear power units in India in the next 20 years Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited
Russias Far Eastern city of Vladivostok and gave a joint statement at the 20th Annual Summit
between the two countries along with Russian
President Vladimir Putin by side The two sides exchanged numerous agreements including
military and technical cooperation energy and science LNG Business and LNG supplies and
natural gas in the presence of the two leaders
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomnewsindiarussia-plans-to-set-
up-above-20-nuclear-power-units-in-india-in-next-20-
years-1567600889899html
India to spend as much as US$130 bn to
modernise military in next 7 years
India has finalized a road map to spend US$ 130 billion in the next five to seven years to
modernise the armed forces and bolster their combat capabilities over rivals in the region
according to an official document and military
sources
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindia-to-spend-as-much-as-
us130-bn-to-modernise-military-in-next-7-years
India to achieve US$ 26 billion defence
industry by 2025 Defence Minister
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said India
will achieve 26 Billion dollars Defence Industry
by 2025 Defence sector has been identified as one of the most prominent sectors under Make
in India initiative to realize 5 Trillion-dollar Economy by 2024 Investment of 10 billion US
dollar and creation of 23 million employment
opportunities is envisaged
Read More
httpwwwnewsonaircomMain-News-
Detailsaspxid=371717
Logistics
Hyderabad International Airport is worldrsquos
third fastest growing airport Report
The GMR Hyderabad International Airport has been featured as the third fastest growing airport
in the world in terms of passenger growth The Hyderabad Airport has been ranked third and
the second fastest growing airport in the world and India with over 15 Million Passengers Per
Annum
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomylogistics
hyderabad-international-airport-is-worlds-third-fastest-
growing-airport-reportarticle29449734ece
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Space
After Chandrayaan-2 India will send man to
space by December 2021 Isro chief
Isro chairman K Sivan said the country is moving
ahead to meet its target of sending man to space by December 2021 He asserted that though
Isros plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2s Vikram module on the lunar surface did not go as per
script it will have no bearing with on the Gaganyaan mission He said the mission has
achieved 98 per cent of its objectives
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomsciencenewsindia-s-first-
manned-space-flight-by-december-2021-says-isro-chief-k-
sivan-1569132767491html
ISRO DRDO ink MoUs to provide
technologies for Human Space Mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
joined hands with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for
development of human-centric systems for the Human Space Mission to demonstrate its human
space flight capabilities ISRO aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability before
the 75th anniversary of Indias independence in
2022
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlenews-aniisro-
drdo-ink-mous-to-provide-technologies-for-human-space-
mission-119091701594_1html
Tourism
India ranked 34th on world travel tourism
competitiveness index Report
India has moved up six places to rank 34th on
world travel and tourism competitiveness index driven by rich natural and cultural resources
and strong price competitiveness a WEF report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storiesindia-moves-up-6-places-to-34th-rank-on-world-
travel-tourism-competitiveness-index-wef-report-
119090400693_1html
Reduction of e-Tourist visa fee
bull A short duration e-visa for tourist with
one-month validity with visa fee of USD 25
has been introduced
bull To encourage off season (April-June)
tourism visa fee of USD 25 would be
reduced to USD10
bull Validity of regular e-visa with fee of USD
80 has been increased from current permissible 1 year to 5 years with multiple
entry
bull Fee for 1-year e-tourist visa has been
reduced from USD 80 to USD 40
Read More
httpsindianvisaonlinegovinevisatvoahtml
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Upcoming Trade Fairs in India 2019 ndash 2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Digital Technology Media
Google signs pact with IT ministry for Build
for Digital India
Tech giant Google has signed a statement of
intent with the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) for rolling out Build for Digital India
programme The programme will offer a platform to engineering students to develop market-ready
technology-based solutions that address key
social problems a release said
Read More
httpswwwmoneycontrolcomnewsbusinesscompanies
google-signs-pact-with-it-ministry-for-build-for-digital-
india-4393121html
Adani Group Reliance Industries to lock
horns for Indias data centres
Mukesh Ambani chairman and managing
director announced a partnership with Microsoft to launch data centres across India In January
the Adani Group committed to developing data
centres in Andhra Pradesh with Rs 70000 crore of investments in digital and energy
infrastructure Adani has made initial moves in businesses like petrochemicals natural gas and
petroleum retailing where RIL is an established player Data centres would be a new segment for
both
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsadani-group-reliance-
industries-to-lock-horns-for-indias-data-centres
Amazonrsquos bet on AI brings it big business and
serious competition in India
In a battle to dominate cloud computing services
Amazon Internet Services which provides Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology in India
is taking on rivals Google and Microsoft by wooing customers with its artificial intelligence
(AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies These customers range from top start-ups like
bike sharing firm Yulu hotel network OYO and
tea retailer chain Point to large conglomerates
such as Aditya Birla and Tata Motors
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsamazons-bet-on-ai-brings-it-
big-business-and-serious-competition-in-india
Infosys opens 6th innovation centre in US to
hire 1000 workers by 2023
Infosys has opened a technology and innovation centre in Arizona making it the sixth such centre
in the United States (US) The new centre will focus on autonomous technologies Internet of
Things (IoT) full-stack engineering data science
and cyber security
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsinfosys-opens-6th-innovation-
centre-in-us-to-hire-1000-workers-by-2023
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Reliance Jio adds 85 million subscribers in
July Airtel gains 25 million users
Reliance Jio added 85 million subscribers in
July according to data from the Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Bharti Airtel reported 25 million subscribers exiting its
network Vodafone Idea had 34 million exits Jiorsquos highest reported monthly addition this year
has been 94 million in March
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesreliance-jio-adds-8-5-mn-
subscribers-in-july-airtel-gains-2-5-mn-users-
119091801443_1html
Infosys is worlds third Best Regarded
Company
As many as 17 Indian companies including
Infosys TCS and HDFC have been named in the list of Worlds Best Regarded Companies
compiled by Forbes Infosys jumped to the third spot from 31st position in 2018 Indian
companies TCE (22nd position) amp Tata Motors
(31) featured among the top 50 in the coveted list
Read more
httpseconomictimesindiatimescomnewscompanycorp
orate-trendsinfosys-tcs-hdfc-among-17-indian-firms-in-
forbes-best-regarded-
companiesarticleshow71275653cms
Accenture Launches Experience Activation
Network to Power Growth for Worldrsquos Leading
Brands
Acenture has opened a center in Mumbai that
serves as the centerpiece of its new ldquoexperience activation networkrdquo a collection of state-of-the-
art sites worldwide that are dedicated to
powering brand experiences that deliver
marketing-led growth
Read More
httpswwwbusinesswirecomnewshome201909230058
16en
Eros Now announces collaboration with Microsoft to develop next generation online
video platform
Eros Now a South Asian entertainment OTT
(over-the-top) video platform by Eros
International Plc a Global Indian Entertainment Company the ultimate one-stop destination for
the internet generation to consume captivating content today announced a collaboration with
Microsoft to build a next generation online video platform on Microsoft Azure targeted at its
consumers across the globe This is a unique association for Microsoft in India in the online
video space
Read More
httpsnewsmicrosoftcomen-ineros-now-microsoft-
collaborate-next-generation-online-video-platform
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Defence
Russia plans to set up more than 20 nuclear
power units in India in next 20 years
Russia said that it is planning to set up more
than 20 nuclear power units in India in the next 20 years Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited
Russias Far Eastern city of Vladivostok and gave a joint statement at the 20th Annual Summit
between the two countries along with Russian
President Vladimir Putin by side The two sides exchanged numerous agreements including
military and technical cooperation energy and science LNG Business and LNG supplies and
natural gas in the presence of the two leaders
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomnewsindiarussia-plans-to-set-
up-above-20-nuclear-power-units-in-india-in-next-20-
years-1567600889899html
India to spend as much as US$130 bn to
modernise military in next 7 years
India has finalized a road map to spend US$ 130 billion in the next five to seven years to
modernise the armed forces and bolster their combat capabilities over rivals in the region
according to an official document and military
sources
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindia-to-spend-as-much-as-
us130-bn-to-modernise-military-in-next-7-years
India to achieve US$ 26 billion defence
industry by 2025 Defence Minister
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said India
will achieve 26 Billion dollars Defence Industry
by 2025 Defence sector has been identified as one of the most prominent sectors under Make
in India initiative to realize 5 Trillion-dollar Economy by 2024 Investment of 10 billion US
dollar and creation of 23 million employment
opportunities is envisaged
Read More
httpwwwnewsonaircomMain-News-
Detailsaspxid=371717
Logistics
Hyderabad International Airport is worldrsquos
third fastest growing airport Report
The GMR Hyderabad International Airport has been featured as the third fastest growing airport
in the world in terms of passenger growth The Hyderabad Airport has been ranked third and
the second fastest growing airport in the world and India with over 15 Million Passengers Per
Annum
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomylogistics
hyderabad-international-airport-is-worlds-third-fastest-
growing-airport-reportarticle29449734ece
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Space
After Chandrayaan-2 India will send man to
space by December 2021 Isro chief
Isro chairman K Sivan said the country is moving
ahead to meet its target of sending man to space by December 2021 He asserted that though
Isros plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2s Vikram module on the lunar surface did not go as per
script it will have no bearing with on the Gaganyaan mission He said the mission has
achieved 98 per cent of its objectives
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomsciencenewsindia-s-first-
manned-space-flight-by-december-2021-says-isro-chief-k-
sivan-1569132767491html
ISRO DRDO ink MoUs to provide
technologies for Human Space Mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
joined hands with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for
development of human-centric systems for the Human Space Mission to demonstrate its human
space flight capabilities ISRO aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability before
the 75th anniversary of Indias independence in
2022
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlenews-aniisro-
drdo-ink-mous-to-provide-technologies-for-human-space-
mission-119091701594_1html
Tourism
India ranked 34th on world travel tourism
competitiveness index Report
India has moved up six places to rank 34th on
world travel and tourism competitiveness index driven by rich natural and cultural resources
and strong price competitiveness a WEF report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storiesindia-moves-up-6-places-to-34th-rank-on-world-
travel-tourism-competitiveness-index-wef-report-
119090400693_1html
Reduction of e-Tourist visa fee
bull A short duration e-visa for tourist with
one-month validity with visa fee of USD 25
has been introduced
bull To encourage off season (April-June)
tourism visa fee of USD 25 would be
reduced to USD10
bull Validity of regular e-visa with fee of USD
80 has been increased from current permissible 1 year to 5 years with multiple
entry
bull Fee for 1-year e-tourist visa has been
reduced from USD 80 to USD 40
Read More
httpsindianvisaonlinegovinevisatvoahtml
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Upcoming Trade Fairs in India 2019 ndash 2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Reliance Jio adds 85 million subscribers in
July Airtel gains 25 million users
Reliance Jio added 85 million subscribers in
July according to data from the Telecom
Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Bharti Airtel reported 25 million subscribers exiting its
network Vodafone Idea had 34 million exits Jiorsquos highest reported monthly addition this year
has been 94 million in March
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-
standardcomarticlecompaniesreliance-jio-adds-8-5-mn-
subscribers-in-july-airtel-gains-2-5-mn-users-
119091801443_1html
Infosys is worlds third Best Regarded
Company
As many as 17 Indian companies including
Infosys TCS and HDFC have been named in the list of Worlds Best Regarded Companies
compiled by Forbes Infosys jumped to the third spot from 31st position in 2018 Indian
companies TCE (22nd position) amp Tata Motors
(31) featured among the top 50 in the coveted list
Read more
httpseconomictimesindiatimescomnewscompanycorp
orate-trendsinfosys-tcs-hdfc-among-17-indian-firms-in-
forbes-best-regarded-
companiesarticleshow71275653cms
Accenture Launches Experience Activation
Network to Power Growth for Worldrsquos Leading
Brands
Acenture has opened a center in Mumbai that
serves as the centerpiece of its new ldquoexperience activation networkrdquo a collection of state-of-the-
art sites worldwide that are dedicated to
powering brand experiences that deliver
marketing-led growth
Read More
httpswwwbusinesswirecomnewshome201909230058
16en
Eros Now announces collaboration with Microsoft to develop next generation online
video platform
Eros Now a South Asian entertainment OTT
(over-the-top) video platform by Eros
International Plc a Global Indian Entertainment Company the ultimate one-stop destination for
the internet generation to consume captivating content today announced a collaboration with
Microsoft to build a next generation online video platform on Microsoft Azure targeted at its
consumers across the globe This is a unique association for Microsoft in India in the online
video space
Read More
httpsnewsmicrosoftcomen-ineros-now-microsoft-
collaborate-next-generation-online-video-platform
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Defence
Russia plans to set up more than 20 nuclear
power units in India in next 20 years
Russia said that it is planning to set up more
than 20 nuclear power units in India in the next 20 years Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited
Russias Far Eastern city of Vladivostok and gave a joint statement at the 20th Annual Summit
between the two countries along with Russian
President Vladimir Putin by side The two sides exchanged numerous agreements including
military and technical cooperation energy and science LNG Business and LNG supplies and
natural gas in the presence of the two leaders
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomnewsindiarussia-plans-to-set-
up-above-20-nuclear-power-units-in-india-in-next-20-
years-1567600889899html
India to spend as much as US$130 bn to
modernise military in next 7 years
India has finalized a road map to spend US$ 130 billion in the next five to seven years to
modernise the armed forces and bolster their combat capabilities over rivals in the region
according to an official document and military
sources
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindia-to-spend-as-much-as-
us130-bn-to-modernise-military-in-next-7-years
India to achieve US$ 26 billion defence
industry by 2025 Defence Minister
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said India
will achieve 26 Billion dollars Defence Industry
by 2025 Defence sector has been identified as one of the most prominent sectors under Make
in India initiative to realize 5 Trillion-dollar Economy by 2024 Investment of 10 billion US
dollar and creation of 23 million employment
opportunities is envisaged
Read More
httpwwwnewsonaircomMain-News-
Detailsaspxid=371717
Logistics
Hyderabad International Airport is worldrsquos
third fastest growing airport Report
The GMR Hyderabad International Airport has been featured as the third fastest growing airport
in the world in terms of passenger growth The Hyderabad Airport has been ranked third and
the second fastest growing airport in the world and India with over 15 Million Passengers Per
Annum
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomylogistics
hyderabad-international-airport-is-worlds-third-fastest-
growing-airport-reportarticle29449734ece
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Space
After Chandrayaan-2 India will send man to
space by December 2021 Isro chief
Isro chairman K Sivan said the country is moving
ahead to meet its target of sending man to space by December 2021 He asserted that though
Isros plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2s Vikram module on the lunar surface did not go as per
script it will have no bearing with on the Gaganyaan mission He said the mission has
achieved 98 per cent of its objectives
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomsciencenewsindia-s-first-
manned-space-flight-by-december-2021-says-isro-chief-k-
sivan-1569132767491html
ISRO DRDO ink MoUs to provide
technologies for Human Space Mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
joined hands with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for
development of human-centric systems for the Human Space Mission to demonstrate its human
space flight capabilities ISRO aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability before
the 75th anniversary of Indias independence in
2022
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlenews-aniisro-
drdo-ink-mous-to-provide-technologies-for-human-space-
mission-119091701594_1html
Tourism
India ranked 34th on world travel tourism
competitiveness index Report
India has moved up six places to rank 34th on
world travel and tourism competitiveness index driven by rich natural and cultural resources
and strong price competitiveness a WEF report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storiesindia-moves-up-6-places-to-34th-rank-on-world-
travel-tourism-competitiveness-index-wef-report-
119090400693_1html
Reduction of e-Tourist visa fee
bull A short duration e-visa for tourist with
one-month validity with visa fee of USD 25
has been introduced
bull To encourage off season (April-June)
tourism visa fee of USD 25 would be
reduced to USD10
bull Validity of regular e-visa with fee of USD
80 has been increased from current permissible 1 year to 5 years with multiple
entry
bull Fee for 1-year e-tourist visa has been
reduced from USD 80 to USD 40
Read More
httpsindianvisaonlinegovinevisatvoahtml
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Upcoming Trade Fairs in India 2019 ndash 2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Defence
Russia plans to set up more than 20 nuclear
power units in India in next 20 years
Russia said that it is planning to set up more
than 20 nuclear power units in India in the next 20 years Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited
Russias Far Eastern city of Vladivostok and gave a joint statement at the 20th Annual Summit
between the two countries along with Russian
President Vladimir Putin by side The two sides exchanged numerous agreements including
military and technical cooperation energy and science LNG Business and LNG supplies and
natural gas in the presence of the two leaders
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomnewsindiarussia-plans-to-set-
up-above-20-nuclear-power-units-in-india-in-next-20-
years-1567600889899html
India to spend as much as US$130 bn to
modernise military in next 7 years
India has finalized a road map to spend US$ 130 billion in the next five to seven years to
modernise the armed forces and bolster their combat capabilities over rivals in the region
according to an official document and military
sources
Read More
httpswwwibeforgnewsindia-to-spend-as-much-as-
us130-bn-to-modernise-military-in-next-7-years
India to achieve US$ 26 billion defence
industry by 2025 Defence Minister
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said India
will achieve 26 Billion dollars Defence Industry
by 2025 Defence sector has been identified as one of the most prominent sectors under Make
in India initiative to realize 5 Trillion-dollar Economy by 2024 Investment of 10 billion US
dollar and creation of 23 million employment
opportunities is envisaged
Read More
httpwwwnewsonaircomMain-News-
Detailsaspxid=371717
Logistics
Hyderabad International Airport is worldrsquos
third fastest growing airport Report
The GMR Hyderabad International Airport has been featured as the third fastest growing airport
in the world in terms of passenger growth The Hyderabad Airport has been ranked third and
the second fastest growing airport in the world and India with over 15 Million Passengers Per
Annum
Read More
httpswwwthehindubusinesslinecomeconomylogistics
hyderabad-international-airport-is-worlds-third-fastest-
growing-airport-reportarticle29449734ece
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Space
After Chandrayaan-2 India will send man to
space by December 2021 Isro chief
Isro chairman K Sivan said the country is moving
ahead to meet its target of sending man to space by December 2021 He asserted that though
Isros plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2s Vikram module on the lunar surface did not go as per
script it will have no bearing with on the Gaganyaan mission He said the mission has
achieved 98 per cent of its objectives
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomsciencenewsindia-s-first-
manned-space-flight-by-december-2021-says-isro-chief-k-
sivan-1569132767491html
ISRO DRDO ink MoUs to provide
technologies for Human Space Mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
joined hands with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for
development of human-centric systems for the Human Space Mission to demonstrate its human
space flight capabilities ISRO aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability before
the 75th anniversary of Indias independence in
2022
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlenews-aniisro-
drdo-ink-mous-to-provide-technologies-for-human-space-
mission-119091701594_1html
Tourism
India ranked 34th on world travel tourism
competitiveness index Report
India has moved up six places to rank 34th on
world travel and tourism competitiveness index driven by rich natural and cultural resources
and strong price competitiveness a WEF report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storiesindia-moves-up-6-places-to-34th-rank-on-world-
travel-tourism-competitiveness-index-wef-report-
119090400693_1html
Reduction of e-Tourist visa fee
bull A short duration e-visa for tourist with
one-month validity with visa fee of USD 25
has been introduced
bull To encourage off season (April-June)
tourism visa fee of USD 25 would be
reduced to USD10
bull Validity of regular e-visa with fee of USD
80 has been increased from current permissible 1 year to 5 years with multiple
entry
bull Fee for 1-year e-tourist visa has been
reduced from USD 80 to USD 40
Read More
httpsindianvisaonlinegovinevisatvoahtml
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Upcoming Trade Fairs in India 2019 ndash 2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Space
After Chandrayaan-2 India will send man to
space by December 2021 Isro chief
Isro chairman K Sivan said the country is moving
ahead to meet its target of sending man to space by December 2021 He asserted that though
Isros plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2s Vikram module on the lunar surface did not go as per
script it will have no bearing with on the Gaganyaan mission He said the mission has
achieved 98 per cent of its objectives
Read More
httpswwwlivemintcomsciencenewsindia-s-first-
manned-space-flight-by-december-2021-says-isro-chief-k-
sivan-1569132767491html
ISRO DRDO ink MoUs to provide
technologies for Human Space Mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
joined hands with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for
development of human-centric systems for the Human Space Mission to demonstrate its human
space flight capabilities ISRO aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability before
the 75th anniversary of Indias independence in
2022
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlenews-aniisro-
drdo-ink-mous-to-provide-technologies-for-human-space-
mission-119091701594_1html
Tourism
India ranked 34th on world travel tourism
competitiveness index Report
India has moved up six places to rank 34th on
world travel and tourism competitiveness index driven by rich natural and cultural resources
and strong price competitiveness a WEF report
Read More
httpswwwbusiness-standardcomarticlepti-
storiesindia-moves-up-6-places-to-34th-rank-on-world-
travel-tourism-competitiveness-index-wef-report-
119090400693_1html
Reduction of e-Tourist visa fee
bull A short duration e-visa for tourist with
one-month validity with visa fee of USD 25
has been introduced
bull To encourage off season (April-June)
tourism visa fee of USD 25 would be
reduced to USD10
bull Validity of regular e-visa with fee of USD
80 has been increased from current permissible 1 year to 5 years with multiple
entry
bull Fee for 1-year e-tourist visa has been
reduced from USD 80 to USD 40
Read More
httpsindianvisaonlinegovinevisatvoahtml
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Upcoming Trade Fairs in India 2019 ndash 2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
Upcoming Trade Fairs in India 2019 ndash 2020
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth
INDIA BULLETIN | Consulate General of India Perth